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BOOK BOXES!

- as a group, make a list of important objects mentioned in your novel

- select a box, basket, plastic tub, empty coffee can, bag, or other container to hold the objects

- create and then place 15-20 important objects and/or pictures that directly relate to the elements of your novel in the box (ensure that all group members contribute equally to the object creation process)

- each object and/or picture needs to have a well-written, descriptive paragraph attached to it explaining the significance (importance) of the object in your novel.

- the box should be decorated to represent the "theme" of your novel

- groups will present their box and use it to help them "describe" their novel to the class (remember: don't give too much of the novel away in you presentation as other students may want to read the novel you are presenting, no retells please!)

Rubric

Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Objects	- <15 objects

- few objects are well prepared

(rushed effort)

- most objects lack creativity and originality	- 15 objects

- some objects are well prepared but many lack creativity and originality	- 15-20 objects

- almost all objects are well prepared

- most objects are creative and original	- 20 + objects

- all well prepared (original and creative)

- all relate directly to the novel
Explanations	- few explanations are well written and free of errors

- more time, effort, and proof reading were needed	- some explanations are well written and free of errors	- most explanations are well written and free of errors	- explanations are all extremely well written and free of errors

- many exceed the one paragraph requirement and use vivid descriptive language
Understanding of the Book	- Book Box displays a limited understanding of the novel

- the theme is not apparent on the box, decorations are solely plot related	- Book Box displays a satisfactory understanding of the novel

- the theme is not apparent on the box, most decorations are plot related	- Book Box displays a good understanding of the novel

- theme is apparent on the box but is either inaccurate or not coherent	- Book Box displays a through understanding of the novel

- accurate theme is clearly demonstrated on the box
NOTE: To exceed 90% your book box must be exemplary; you must go above and beyond all requirements by having amazing objects (all hand made with extra effort put into them) and flawless, beautifully written descriptions!