Rather than writing a standard book report, you will instead create a book report project that will accurately explain and describe the book that you have read. As always, this project will be equal to a test grade and should be taken seriously. For this project, you will need to read one book. It can be either fiction or non-fiction. After you take the AR test, you will need to complete the following project:
Create an A-Z list for your book. For each letter of the alphabet, come up with an important person, place, term or event from your book. Your A-Z list should show a depth of understanding and creative thinking. Below are examples from Devil’s Arithmetic – which you can’t use, so don’t even ask :)
For Example:
C – Chosen. When the Nazis use the term “chosen,” it means that they have chosen the prisoner to die.You can be chosen for talking back, not working, standing too close to a Greek, or getting sick. At the end of the novel, Rivka is chosen for not working, but Chaya takes her place so that Rivka can live.
J - J18202. This is the number that was tattooed on Rivka’s arm. When the Jews first arrived in the concentration camps, they received a tattoo so that the Nazis could identify them. Prisoners were told that they needed to learn their number because it was taking the place of their name. Rivka memorized her number by giving each digit a special significance – like 1 stood for Rivka and 8 was the number of people who used to be in her family.
You can present your list in whatever format you choose – but your list should be creative, colorful, neat, extremely detailed and show a strong understanding of your book. Correct grammar and spelling is crucial. Your project should include the full title of the book and the author’s name somewhere on the project. Please see me if you have any questions on your options. Good luck!
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