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Board
Game
In this
project, you will create a board game that will test readers' knowledge
about the setting, plot, and characters of your novel.
1. When
you are reading the novel, take notes on the setting (time, place, and
mood), plot (events), characters, and theme(s) of the book.
2. Include
the title and author of your novel on your board game in large, bold font.
Also note your name, date, and division.
3. Design
a beautiful game board that will have players move from a start to a finish
based on their responses to questions about the novel's setting, plot,
and characters.
4. Include
specific instructions on how to play the game.
5. Create
questions and answers for the setting (minimum of
7 questions), plot (minimum of 20 questions), and characters (minimum
of 15 questions) of the book.
Setting
Question:
Where
does Edmund go to fight the "infidels"?
Answer:
Edmund
goes to Jerusalem to fight the "infidels".
Plot
Question:
Why is
Edmund thrown into prison?
Answer:
Edmund
was thrown in jail because his master was caught counterfeiting.
Characters
Question:
Who is
Edmund released to from prison?
Answer:
Edmund
is released to Sir Nigel.
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6. Create
at least one slogan that represents a theme of your novel, and note it
on your board game. E.g. Follow your Dreams!
7. Incorporate
images and graphics on the board game to better describe the setting,
plot, characters, and theme of the novel.
8. Colour
your board game.
9. Be
sure to include all equipment that the players will need to play the game.
E.g. dice and player pieces
Criteria:
1. Detailed,
accurate, and creative description of the setting of the book.
2. Detailed, accurate, and creative explanation of the main events
of the novel (plot).
3. Detailed, accurate, and creative description of the characters
in the story.
4. Creative slogan(s) that represent(s) a theme of the novel.
5. Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and paragraphing.
6. Descriptive language that includes a variety of sentence openers
and "dress-ups".
7. Attractive and informative illustrations that represent the setting,
plot, and characters of the book.
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Adapted
by Ms. T. Jerome (Cape Lazo Middle) from Projects Created by Mr. Avi Luxenburg
(Courtenay Middle) and Ms. Mary Whyte (Aspen Middle)
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