6th Grade ELA
Tic-Tac-Toe Projects
Directions: Pick three projects to complete. Choose 3 in a row.
All final projects are due on: _____________.
This assignment will count as a summative grade.
News article
Applying a journalistic style, write
a news story about something that
happened to one of the
characters. Remember: news
stories follow the format of who,
what, when, where, why, and
how.
Cereal box
Create a cereal box for you book.
Give it a creative name and illustrate
the front. Look to real cereal boxes
for inspiration. Instead of ingredients
on one side, list the characters with
brief descriptions. On the other side,
describe the setting, mood, and tone.
On the back, describe the basic plot
and explain the theme. Include
illustrations on all sides.
Crossword Puzzle
Generate a crossword puzzle with
details related to the novel. You
will need at least 25 entries and an
answer key.
Picture Book
Design a picture book for children
based on the novel. It should be at
least 8 pages with text and
illustration on each.
Letter
Write a letter to a movie producer
to convince him to make the book
into a movie. Explain why the
story, characters, conflicts, etc.
would make a good film. Propose
suggestions for a filming location
and actors and give justification
for your suggestions.
Plot Diagram
Draw the traditional plot diagram.
Identify and describe each of the
five stages. Be sure to include the
conflict. Illustrate each of the
stages.
Word Wall Mini
Create a word wall on paper of at
least ten new words that you found
in your book. Include
the definition for each word
on your word wall and how they
are used in the novel
Decorate the wall with a theme that
relates to the novel.
Poem/Song
Compose a poem or song about
the story, the characters, the
setting, mood, etc. Write at least
30 lines.
Diary Entry
Write a reflective diary entry as a
character from the novel that
explains his/her actions or feelings
before, during, or after the story.
Smiley face options should be at least 2 pages handwritten or one page typed.