Unit 15 Level B
Stress
1. bank rupt 2. in dis posed 3. har mo ni ous 4. Co in cide 5. Pa tro nize
6. Leg a cy 7. Of fi ci ate
Definitions
haggle cynical indisposed patronize
officiate sagacious hardy despot
haggle legacy legitimate bankrupt
Synonyms:
feud sagacious despot clamor legitimate rite
Antonyms:
Cynical harmonious partial hardy bankrupt authoritative hoard
The Outsiders WebQuest
A.
http://theoutsidersfanclub.weebly.com/exclusive-interview-with-se-hinton.html
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2008-05-31/entertainment/0805300368_1_hinton-outsiders-gender
B.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000056/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
C.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000062/?ref_=nv_sr_1
D.
http://edgecast.travelok.com/files/studentGuide.pdf
E.
http://www.wgeneration.com/1950.html
F.
http://www.thebeatles.com/explore?type=story_album
MOVIE POSTER BOOK REPORT
Due May 20, 2015
For this book report you will be required to create a movie poster based on the theme of the book you have read. You will be graded on your creativity, attention to detail, as well as the information that you provide. The poster will be presented in class and explained. It should look like a movie poster that you see in the theatres—informative and interesting to the viewer.
DUE DATES:
____________ (Poster due on May 20)
___________(Presentation as called on from May 20th on)
Project Requirements:
q Book is chosen– genre is ― fiction, min 200 pages.
Name of Book: ________ Approved by ___________
q Must be created on a large poster board (min 11x16)
q Title of novel must be in large writing and should stand out on your movie poster. Must say ―Based on the book by (list the author’s name)
q Your name will appear on the poster as the director.
q A major illustration should be the focus of your poster. It must contain original art to represent the theme of your novel. (Do not copy the book cover or any existing material.)
q Two quotes from the critics about the book—can be actual quotes from actual critics (works cited on the back of poster).
q List THREE famous movie stars and ―cast them in the main character roles for your ―movie. The ―stars of your ―movie should be named and pictured on your poster (you may print or cut out pictures of these actors).
q The movie poster must have a catchy line that interests the audience and describes the basic plot/theme of the movie
q You must fill out the Book Report Sheet and turn it in with your poster.
WARNING: If you choose a book that has already been made into a film, DO NOT use anything from the film in your report! All ideas and work must be your own.
BOOK REPORT WORKSHEET
Directions: Complete this after you read your book. This will assist you in completing your project and in your presentation. Attach to the back of poster.
Book Title: ____________________________________________________________
Author: ___________________________________ # of pages: _______________
Describe 3 main characters. Then thoughtfully chose which actor would play each
character in your movie and why.
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Give a 3 sentence summary of the plot. _________________________________________________
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List the setting(s) of your book: _______________________________________________________
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Did you like or dislike the book? Why? Please be specific. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Grading: Possible: Earned: Book Worksheet /30 points
Creativity/appearance
/15 points
2 quotes from book 5 points each
/10 points
Three “stars” 5 points each
/15 points
Two critics’ quote 5 points each
/10 points
Catchy line
/10 points
Met all Due Dates
/10 points
Total
/100 points
MLA Format for Websites:
Entire Website
Website Title. Publisher of website, date of last update. Date of Access. See (URL is only necessary if you
think your reader won't easily be able to locate the webpage).
Single-Authored Book
Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication. Type of media.
Example:
Bratlinger, Patrick. Rule of Darkness: British Literature and Imperialism, 1830–1914. Ithaca: Cornell UP,
1988. Print.
