Novel Project Choices

Choose two, and make a binder or other container for them. Make sure your project has a table of contents. Cut and paste the instructions for each project at the beginning of that project. See rubric for grading procedures.

1. Character astrology signs.
After reading brief descriptions of astrology or sun signs, figure out which signs you think three of the main characters/people from the book were born under. Tell who the three characters/people are, a brief summary of what they do in the book, and the sign that you think fits them. Write an explanation of why you think they fit the sign. As you are explaining why they fit that sign, be sure to recap events from the book to support your thinking—drawing on their actions, attitudes, and thoughts from the book. Here are a couple of links to websites you might want to use as you research different astrology signs: 
 http://www.starlightastrology.com/signsindex.htm
 http://www.astrology-online.com/persn.htm

2. Heroes and superheroes.
Pick a character/person from the book you read. First, describe the character/person--who is she, what did she do in the book, what are her beliefs, etc. Then, select two or three people your character/person would think of as a hero or superhero. Describe the characteristics of that hero or superhero and why those characteristics would be important to your character/person. Also describe which characteristics your character/person would most want for himself/herself that the hero or superhero possesses. As you write, remember to justify your thinking by describing your character and giving specific examples from the book.

3. Create a childhood for a character. 
Pick a character or person from the book you read. If the