Monday, December 8, 2014

12-8-14 Novel Project Options and Descriptions

Novel Projects
For all of the projects, it must be evident that time and effort were put into it. Anything that is sloppy,
messy, and appears to be last-minute work (even if it isn’t) will lose points. Whenever possible, choose typing over handwriting! Take your time, be creative, and do the best you can do. You also want to choose a project that will be within your talent set, one that you find interesting or fun, and one that you can complete before the due date.

“Online” Blog on www.Blogger.com:
            option 1 – create a blog journal for the protagonist in your novel. You need to write your
                          thoughts and reactions (beyond anything included in the novel) to what is happening in
                          the novel. There need to be two entries for each of the four sections to your book. Each
                          entry needs to be interesting, insightful, and detailed. A minimum of 150 - 200 words per
                          entry is required.
           
            option 2 – create a book review for your novel. Include a picture of the cover of the book, and
                          you must include each of the following:  a summary of the plot (without giving away the           
                          ending), a description of each major character (including who the protagonist and
                          antagonist are), the setting, and one potential theme for the novel. Total words will be
                          about 800 words.
           
PowerPoint, Prezi, or Equivalent:
            Create a presentation that can be emailed or shared with me. It needs to include the same
                          information as Online Blog Option 2.  The more artwork and creativity you use,
                          the more points you will be eligible for.

Mobile:
            Create a creative hanging mobile that includes all of the information from “Online Blog
Option 2” above. Have fun with this one!  The more creative you are, the more points you
will be eligible to receive. For ideas to get you started, check out the following sites:

http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Calder-Mobile
                        http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/50-fabulous-mobiles-to-make-bu-145916
http://www.marcomahler.com/how-to-make-mobiles/
http://calder.org/work/by-category/hanging-mobile

Book Poster:
            Create a book poster on a half-sized poster board that includes all of the information asked
            for in “Online Blog Option 2” above.

Video Trailer:
            Create a video trailer for you novel. If you have video editing software and quality filming
            equipment, this might be a good choice for you. You do not need to appear in the video, but
            it would be best if you were. Regardless, you need to be one of the key “producers” of the video,
            taking care of a significant portion of the product, whether it is doing the camera work, editing,
            etc.

Other:
            If you have an idea for some other type of project, you can make a proposal to me. All proposals

            must be made BEFORE Dec. 5, however; otherwise, you have to choose one of the above options.

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