Independent Book Review

Due in May

Worth a project grade

Assignment Description

You will be presenting a book you have read or one you are currently reading to the class.

The purpose of this is to persuade your classmates to add this book to their summer reading lists.

Your presentation will include two parts: an advertising poster and an oral presentation.

Choosing a book

The book should be one that will appeal to lots of people in class.

You should have already read enough of the book to make a strong recommendation (most likely at least half of the book).

You will sign up for the book starting Tuesday, and I would like for everyone to present a different book.

I encourage you to select a genre missing from your blue sheet and/or to pick a classic or lesser-known book.

Advertising Poster

The poster should be neat, visually appealing and on standard-sized paper

The poster should have the following information prominently displayed: The book title The author’s name Your name An advertising slogan (we will review these

techniques in class) Sources for any pictures used DO NOT copy the existing book cover from the

internet

Oral Presentation You should create notecards to guide you in

presenting information to the class. These presentations will begin in May, and you

must be ready on your assigned day. Your presentation should include:

A “hook” first sentence to grab the audience’s attention

The book title and author The genre of the book A brief description of the main character A brief description of the setting A persuasive statement of why the book is great,

including at least three reasons why everyone should read the book

Rubric for Grading

Oral presentation: Preparation (meaning you must have notes) Creativity Interest and audibility Completeness

Advertising poster: Creativity Neatness Conventions Completeness