1. Assignment Ideas

2. Outline for Independent Novel Study Cover Page Table of Contents Introduction (pg. 1) Connector # 1 (pg. 2) Representing Entry # 1 (pg. 3) Connector # 2 (pg. 4) Magazine Article (pg. 5) Connector # 3 (pg. 6) Poem (pg. 7) Connector # 4 (pg. 8) Journal Entry (pg. 9) Connector # 5 (pg. 10) Open entry # 1 (pg. 11) Connector # 6 (pg. 12) Open entry # 2 (pg. 13) Note: Page #’s are for your table of contents

3.  Found Poems  Concrete Poems  Shape Poems

5. Wanted Posters  Main characters  Rogues and Meanies

6.  Use collage to present words and Images in the novel

7.  Cartoons are excellent connectors  They may also be used for open entries— just make sure the text covers an important event or scene.

8.  These work well from the point of view of the main character (s)  The design features drawings, doodles, etc. give the entry a realistic feel.

9.  The question and answer format would also work well from the main character (s) point of view.  The design features colours, floating question marks, highway/coastline border, trees and birds make the entry seem more real.

10. Grade 7 Poster  Professional looking design that captures and holds the viewer attention  Main image with text—remember less is more  Follow the ideas on the student handout very carefully  Research award winning posters online and use similar design features and techniques

11.  Attention Grabbing Graphics—prisoner, wires, cables, etc.  Minimal Text-less is more  Movie Title emphasized by bold font “MEMORY”

12. Grade 8 Book Cover (Book Jacket)  Similar to poster design—attention grabbing graphics and design features  Promotional Text—less is more  Goal is to get the target audience to buy the book—note awards etc.  The cover should reflect the content of the book  Research book jacket designs online—copy similar design feature and techniques  DO NOT COPY IDEAS FROM YOUR OWN BOOK COVER

13. Grade 9 Brochure  Attention grabbing graphics and design features  Goal is to inform the target audience about the main settings, characters, or events in the novel  The visuals should reflect the content of the book  Text is brief and in point form— less is more  Research and download free brochure template designs online—copy or draw similar design feature and techniques