Extra Credit Independent Reading Projects 2009-2010
Mrs.Mancini
English 9H/11R
If you love to read, you can earn extra credit each marking period to
raise your average. You are welcome to browse through any of the books in
the classroom and check them out through me; also, the librarians have
great suggestions for newer popular books for young adults. Here are the
basic rules:
your book must be a minimum of 100 pages in length
your book must be age-appropriate in reading level
your must choose a book you have never read before
each book you read/project you do will add a possible 2 points to your
marking period average; you can add a maximum of 10 points (5 books) per
marking period
you should do a different project for each book
Deadlines:
1st quarter: Monday, Nov. 2nd
2nd quarter: Tuesday, Jan 19th
3rd quarter: Tuesday, April 6th
4th quarter: Tuesday, June 8th
Project options:
1. Re-create your book as a children’s book. Include at least 5 color
illustrations to convey the meaning of key scenes or characters. Also
create a cover design (different from the actual one). Each page should
have one paragraph of text to tell the story.
2. Write a poem to accompany the book. It can be written in any
style. You may wish to write a poem from the perspective of a certain
character, or a poem that tells about the plot of the story, or one of the
main themes. Please also submit a 1-page written description of the meaning
of your poem and why you chose to highlight that aspect or character from
the book.
3. Write an alternate ending to the story. In one paragraph, give a
summary of the real ending. Then, write your own new ending in the same
writing style as the author, minimum 1 page. (Hint: often the use of
dialogue makes your own writing sound more “authentic,” like it actually
could fit in the book).
4. Make a diorama to illustrate a scene in the story. Submit a 1-page
write up describing the scene and why you chose it.
5. Choose a scene from the book and re-write it from the perspective of
a different character (in first-person narration). Mimic the author’s style
of writing so it sounds like it could fit in with the book (min. 1 page).
6. Create a journal entry written by one of the characters. You should
write this in first-person and be sure to include a good description of
their feelings and emotions about what they are experiencing (min. 1 page).
7. Create a travel brochure for a setting in the book. Include
different highlights of the place that would attract people to go there.
You should use both colorful pictures and text in your brochure. This may
be done by hand or on a computer.
8. If none of the above options appeal to you and you have your own
idea for a project, simply get approval from me before or after class at
least one week in advance.