Book Report #3
Name:________________________________________
Title of Your Book:_________________________________
Author of Your Book:____________________________
Number of Pages in Your Book:______________________
Parent Signature:___________________________________________________________________________________
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 The theme of your third book report is on classic literature. Here are the directions:
 Step 1: Select one of the classic novels listed below to read. You may pick another classic novel with approval.
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
- The Secret Garden
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
- The Adventures of Robin Hood
- Where the Red Fern Grows
- A Wrinkle in Time
- The Call of the Wild
- The Red Badge of Courage
- White Fang
- Peter Pan
- Frankenstein
- Anne of Green Gables
- Little Women
- Treasure Island
- The Swiss Family Robinson
- Black Beauty
- Summer of my German Soldier
- The Hobbit
 Step 2: Turn in your Book Report Slip (above) by MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2013!!!
 Step 3: After reading your novel, you are going to be responsible to turn the “CLASSIC” story you read into a
“MODERN”, “UP-DATED”, and “CURRENT” movie! There are two main components to this project.
 Step 4: (Writing Component) Before any movie can be produced, it is the screenwriter’s job to write a movie
script. Since you are the screenwriter of your movie, you are responsible to compose an essay persuading a
famous production company such as Warner Bros. to produce your movie script.
You must write a 5-paragraph persuasive essay. Your essay should include:
- Paragraph 1: Introduction
- Explain that you are turning a classic novel into a modern movie. (Name the book and a title for your movie)
- Discuss why you have decided to do this and why it is a good idea.
- Include three reasons to convince the production company to produce your movie.
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Paragraph 2: Reason one with supporting details
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Paragraph 3: Reason two with supporting details
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Paragraph 4: Reason three with supporting details
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Paragraph 5: Conclusion
Final plea to convince the production company that your movie will be the next big hit!
Restate your three reasons
Have a strong and memorable final sentence!
Other topics you may want to discuss: (How your movie is similar and different from the book, the plot of your
movie (main idea), the characters (famous actors/actresses), the setting (where would you film the movie), the
age range your movie is geared toward, what makes it better than other movies, special effects (3D), movie
soundtrack, why would parents want their children to see this movie)
 Step 5: (Illustration Component) Once you have completed your persuasive essay, design an advertisement
promoting your movie. This should be an advertisement that could be placed in newspapers, magazines, inside
movie theaters, or even on a television commercial.
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Possible items to include on your poster:
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Persuasive/descriptive words and phrases
Title of your movie (based upon the classic novel)
Pictures of the characters (actors/actresses)
Illustrate the setting (background)
Release date (coming soon to a theater near you)
Movie rating (G, PG)
Soundtrack or theme song by
Written/directed by (your name)
Take a look at actual movie posters/billboards for ideas! Try to be as creative as possible!
 Step 6: Your ESSAY and ADVERTISEMENT are due on THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013!!!
This book report project will count as TWO WRITING TEST GRADES!!!
GOOD LUCK and HAPPY FILMMAKING!!!
Famous Quotations on Filmmaking:
“Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes.” – Robert Altman
“Filmmaking is a huge privilege; it’s not brain surgery. It’s art, and art is supposed to be an
enjoyable process.” – Lake Bell
“Find your own specific voice in filmmaking and go for it. Either people will get it or they won’t and
that’s what it’s all about.” – Unknown
“I love filmmaking, and I love the process. And I would rather do nothing else. It’s a privilege to be
able to paint such big pictures.” – Bryan Singer
“Filmmaking is not about the tiny details. It’s about the big picture.” – Ed Wood