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Publicity
Poster
In this
project, you will create a publicity poster for your book which similar
to those that you see in a movie theatre or video store for movies; however,
you poster will have more textual information and will be promoting your
novel. This poster will describe the setting, plot, characters, and theme(s)
of the book.
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. Note
the title and author of the novel in large and bold font on your publicity
poster. Also include your name, date, and division.
3. In
separate subsections, describe the setting, plot, and characters in catchy,
attractive phrases; include a minimum of 5 setting phrases, 15 plot phrases,
and 7 character phrases. Use a variety of sentence openers and "dress-ups"
to improve the quality of your description.
Setting:
"Read
about the quaint, rainy 13th century village of Ramasy, England
where Eleanor and Thomas' pilgrimage begins!"
Plot:
"Follow
Eleanor and Thomas' religious pilgrimage from England to Spain.
This adventure is filled with excitement and even danger!"
Characters:
"Join
Eleanor, a shy young girl, in her journey to become more acquainted
with Thomas, her older fiancee, who has just returned from fighting
in the Crusades!"
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4. Create
at least one slogan that represents a theme of your novel and note it
on your publicity poster. E.g. Follow your Dreams!
5. Include
many images in your publicity poster to better describe the setting, plot,
characters, and theme(s) of the novel.
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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