Book Jacket Project Language Arts -Writing Reading Skill -Summary Mrs. Smith

Reading Journals-Section 3 Book Jacket Template Title Author Illustration (scene [setting] from the book -original art Back Flap Front Flap Back CoverFront Cover Picture of Author Provide some interesting information about the author of the book and the title of at least one additional book written by the author. (not from the original book jacket.) Write something to attract attention: "Do environments change over time?“ or “Imagine a species that...” Write a summary that is two to three paragraphs; is written in your own words; is not copied and discusses the main events and characters. Take your time and do not give away the ending/ resolution of the book. Publisher Name and Logo 1 1/2” Title Author 3” Project is 10 “ by 18” (use 12” by 18” construction paper or similar and cut down to size.) Measure each section carefully so there is enough space for each section. Fold along lines after completed. Staple rubric to the back. Name and class period on back. 5 1/4” Begin with a interesting quote from the book. Then include two/three reviews (opinions) of the book and each review gives an opinion for a different aspect of the book. Review must include the name of a famous magazine, book critic, or an organization that reviews books. (You may create your own opinions or use real ones from the actual book. ) Be sure opinions are tactful, considerate, appropriate, and show sensitivity. Adapted by

Book Title _______________________________________ Name_______________________________________ Author_________________________________ Class/Per.__________ Date Due____________________ Book Jacket Rubric Directions: Rubric will assess organization, creativity and completion of the book jacket. Circled items are missing or incorrect on project. Only the author's picture may be printed from the internet. Self EvaluationActual Overall Appearance Creative; thoughtful organization and time spent on project. Original art. No messiness, crinkles or rips. No pencil. (All pencil marks are erased!) Use ink or fine line marker for writing. Coloring is neat and appropriate. Neatly glued. No cut and paste from the internet. General-Paper is the correct size, 9 1/2" x 18". Paper is folded correctly. Rubric is stapled to the back of project, face up. Name is on paper. _____/4 Front Cover-picture, setting, title, author and attention getter Spine-title, author Grammar, Spelling, and MechanicsWriter makes few errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics that distract the reader from the content._____/4 Directions Followed Project was completed according to directions on the template. _____/4 Front Flap-2-3 paragraphs, summary,includes main events and characters, own words Back Cover-interesting quote, 2-3 opinions, publisher, logo, barcode, famous magazine etc. Back Flap-author's picture, interesting information, one additional title, own words Total _____/4 Created byMrs. Smith