Independent Reading:
CD Project
4th Marking Period
English 12
Due: Fri. April 30
Overview:
Each student will be responsible for selecting and independently reading a novel of his or her choice. Students will then divide the story into significant sections (rather than chapters). On a blank music CD, students will record songs that relate to each section of the story. Each CD must include a front and back cover, as well as an inside booklet that includes a short summary of each song selection and how it relates to the section of the story. Students will then present their finished work to the class.
Guidelines:
CHOOSING YOUR BOOK
Choose a short novel that is based on your reading skill level and that is appropriate for school. Book selections must be approved by Ms. DePhillips by Tuesday, April 13th.
BREAKING DOWN THE SECTIONS
Divide your novel into sections in which significant events occur (not by chapter). There should be no less than 7, but no more than 10 sections.
CHOOSING YOUR SONGS
Choose a song for each section that relates to the emotions and events in that section. On a blank CD, record the songs in the order that the vents occur in the novel. The songs you choose must be appropriate to discuss in school.
CREATING YOUR CD
Create a front cover for your CD that includes the title of the novel, album art, and your name. Also, create a back cover for your CD that includes a list of songs.
DESIGNING YOUR CD
Create a CD booklet which includes a list of each song title and a short summary of the section of the novel that it represents and an explanation of how the song relates to that section.
Grading: 20% of the 4th marking period grade
Your project will be graded on content, accuracy, neatness and your presentation.
