SSR book project

SSR BOOK REPORT CARTOON- DUE FEBRUARY 20, 2009 (worth 24 points)

You will create a cartoon of the events in your book. You will also include characters and setting information, along with the conflict.

1. Divde an 11" x 17" sheet of drawing paper into 8 same size boxes.
2. In the first square, draw a cover for your book. Include the Title, author, copyright date, publisher and number of pages. Draw a small picture.
3. In the second square, list your major and minor characters. Also write a general setting description (when and where does most of your story take place). If possible, draw a picture.
4. In the third square, label it EXPOSITION. Then, write one sentence to sum up the exposition portion of your book. Remember that exposition includes the characters, setting, and important background information. Draw a picture.
5. In the fourth square, write the label RISING ACTION. Then, write one or two sentences to sum up the major conflict and how it gets worse throughout the story. Draw a picture.
6. In the fifth square, write the label CLIMAX. Then write one sentence to sum up the turning point (usually, but not always, the most exciting part of the book- "the moment you've been waiting for"). Draw a picture.
7. In the sixth square, write the label FALLING ACTION. Then write one or two sentences to sum up the action after the climax. This action is generally not intense or stressful, and you can "feel" that the end is near. Draw a picture.
8. In the seventh square, write the label RESOLUTION. Then write one sentence to sum up the VERY END of the story. Draw a picture.
9. In the eighth square, you have a choice: write either a "Connect" or an "Evaluate" for your book. This should be no longer than 3 complete sentences. You may draw a picture or decorate the square if you have space, but it is not necessary.

Points to remember

• All of the sentences you write in your cartoon should relate to the main character (s).
• BE NEAT AND CREATIVE
• Use a ruler to help make neat, even lines.
• Use correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and setence structure. You MUST write in complete sentences.
• You may type your sentences and print them out. Then you may cut out the sentences and glue them to the paper. This ensures that your sentences are neat.
• ASK MRS. LAMBERT or MRS. LEWIS if you are having problems. You may use the classroom computer and materials during workroom if necessary.