Sixth
Grade Summer Reading Project
Dear 6th Graders,
Great
books are often turned into blockbuster movies—think “Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory”, “Matilda”, “James and the Giant Peach”…the list is endless! Imagine you are a movie producer, and you must
create a poster to sell a movie based on your summer reading book.
First,
choose a novel from the following list. You can pick one out in the ANS Library
or obtain it on your own.
Island
of the Blue Dolphins
Bridge
To Terabithia
Kira- Kira
Bud,
Not Buddy
There’s
a Girl In My Hammerlock
After
you read the novel of your choice, you will make the movie poster.
The movie poster MUST include the following elements:
·
The name of the movie/book
·
The name of the author
·
The names of the actors that would play the
main characters of the book. These actors could be famous celebrities or
friends and family members.
·
A short paragraph summary that explains the
plot of the book
·
At least 2-3 critic’s quotes that praise
the book
·
Suitable artwork and pictures
Remember,
if your book has already been made into a real movie, do not copy the video box
or movie poster!
The poster should be ½ the size of a piece of poster
board (12X15). You may use foam core or
other materials if you prefer. Creative materials should be used to create a
movie poster effect.
*** Because this is a graded
assignment, I have included a rubric on the back of this page so you can see
the breakdown of the points you will be given. Please bring your movie poster and the rubric with you to school on the first day
of class. You will present the completed movie poster to your peers.
Goodluck and have fun!
Name: _____________________________________________
Book: _____________________________________________
Movie
Poster Rubric
Title _________/10
Author _________/10
Paragraph Summary _________/20
2-3 Critic’s
Quotes _________/10
Looks like a movie poster _________/15
Creativity _________/15
Neatness/Correct poster size _________/15
Name and class written on back _________/5
TOTAL _________/100