Turn your independent novel into a movie!
Due Dates: 1/24 (A-Day) & 1/27 (B-Day)
Now that you have finished your independent novel, you are going to design your own
poster to advertise the movie version of the story.
On the poster you must have the following information:
1.)
Title of Book
2.) A slogan for the book (a distinctive phrase or motto)
3.)
Author’s name (written by)
4.)
Director’s & Producer’s name (your name)
5.)
Cast to play the central characters of the story (they can be real actors, your
friends, teachers, family members, etc.).
You must cast “4” characters from your book!
When selecting actors try and choose someone that fits the characteristics and
personality of the characters in the book.
6.)
A drawing that represents something that occurs in the book OR it could be an
image that symbolizes something from the book. Should be drawn and colored
neatly!
Other aspects you may want to include:
1.) A rating (G, PG, PG-13, etc.)
2.) Date of release (ex. Coming Soon! OR In theaters on March 13th )
Writing Portion of
Movie Poster Project
Directions: On the back of your poster, you must have the following writing
components.
1.) Character Analysis:
For each character you must write a 4 sentence character analysis
explaining the characters personality, characteristics, etc.
EXAMPLE: Cassie played by Christine Casterline is a strong-willed
character who speaks out against injustices in the South during the
1930’s.
(The description would then go on to highlight some events that support
the topic sentence given about the character).
* This must be done for the “4” characters/actors mentioned on the
front of your poster *
2.) Theme: (minimum of 8 sentences – maximum of 12)
Compose one paragraph that identifies and supports the theme
present in the novel. You must use examples and direct evidence
from the book to support your theme!
3.) Trailer: A 60 second trailer advertising your movie. This trailer will be
presented to the class in an oral presentation. You will be graded on eye
contact, overall presentation, voice, and content of the trailer. In your trailer,
you want to tell the audience what the movie is about, without giving away
the ending.
Be sure you type and attach your written portion to the back of your
poster.
Name____________________________________Date________Blk.___________
MOVIE POSTER RUBRIC
Poster
10
Contains all required
components
5
Is missing 1-2 required
components
0
Is missing 3 or more
required components
Is neatly constructed and
colored with detail
Is neatly constructed and
colored
Lacks neatness and
detail
Writing – Character Analysis
10
All characters are
described thoroughly.
5
Most characters are
described.
0
Some characters are
described.
Writing- Theme Identification
10
An accurate theme is
identified
8
A theme is identified
6
An accurate theme is not
identified
Strong support/evidence
is given to support the
theme
Some evidence/support
is given to support the
theme
Writing lacks
support/evidence of the
given theme
A well developed,
coherent paragraph with
an effective topic and
closing sentence is
present
A paragraph that is
mostly organized is
attempted but may lack
an effective topic or
closing sentence
The paragraph is not
coherent and lacks an
effective topic and/or
closing sentence
Oral Presentation- Trailer
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10
Presentation in 60 seconds in
length
Voice is projected throughout
the room
Eye contact is made
throughout the
presentation
Trailer’s content is accurate
and appropriate
6
Presentation is almost
30 seconds long
Voice is somewhat
projected
Some eye contact is
made with the
audience
Trailer content is
somewhat accurate
and appropriate
3
Presentation is less than 15
seconds
Little to no projection is used
Trailer content is not
accurate or irrelevant
TOTAL POINTS EARNED:__________________TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 40