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Introduction
| Task
| Process
| Evaluation
| Conclusion
| Credits
| Teacher
Page
 Introduction
Your publishing team has been hired by a famous author to
promote and market one of his famous books in time for the author's book
signing at a popular bookstore in New York City. The author is looking for
a totally new look for this popular children's book and it's
re-introduction to the public.
The Task
Your
team's task is to create and redesign the new book jacket in time for the
author's guest appearance at his book signing. The book jacket must have
an appealing, creative, new illustration for the front cover, a summary of
the book for the front flap and information about the author for the back
flap. Your team will use software such as Microsoft Word, Kid Pix Deluxe,
Print Shop and any other software that is available in your classroom. The
graphic designer may also use other art mediums to create the illustration
for the cover.
The Process
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ONE |
First, you will be assigned to a publishing team of
three students. You must all agree on a book to read from the book
list your teacher provides. (See
book and author resource list.)
You must complete the reading in
the required amount of time your teacher gives you. It is
important to keep to the schedule. (Three weeks to read the book
and one week to write the summaries and create the cover is
appropriate.)Checklist
and Schedule |
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TWO |
Next, decide who will do the following jobs. Although
each team member will be working independently, it is important to
collaborate on all aspects of the planning and organization for the
final book cover presentation to the author (the teacher).Members
should proofread and edit each other's rough drafts and encourage
the graphic designer with constructive tips and
suggestions.
Use the Author
Web Site page for background information.
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A.
Graphic Designer: This
team member should be the artistic designer of the front and
back cover. The illustration should be of a character or scene
from the story that you all agree upon. The title and the
author's name should also be included. The designer of the
cover may choose any art medium that is available to create
the cover.
Art
Supplies: Water colors, pastels, collage materials, graphics
from the author's web site.
Software:
Kid Pix Studio, Hyper Studio, Paint Pro, Print
Shop |
B.
Book
Summary Editor:
The
summary should include:
- Information
about the main characters.
- The setting
and time frame of the story.
- The plot,
which is the problem (Without giving away the
ending!).
- An event
which will make the customer want to read the
book.
- Type of book
(Genre): Mystery, fiction, adventure, fantasy
etc.
- Summary
form
The
final copy of the summary should be typed using Microsoft Word
Columns format so it may be placed on the front book flap of
the cover. |
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C.
Author's Biography Editor:
This
editor should research the author's life
using
the Internet. Use the Author's Resources Web sites
below.
Information
should include:Author
Biography form
- Biographical
history
- Birth date
and birthplace
- Interesting
facts about the author's childhood.
- Aspects of
the author's life that relate to him becoming an
author.
- Awards the
author may have won.
- Other books
written by the author.
- Any other
interesting facts that you would like to
share.
- Download a
picture of the author
The
final copy of the author's biography should be typed in
Microsoft Word using the Columns format so it may be placed on
the back cover. Insert the picture of the author
here. |
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Three |
Create the Book Jacket: Each
member of the team should have their final projects ready on the
agreed upon due date to compile the parts that will make up the
final Book Jacket and present it to the author in time for the book
signing.
HAVE FUN * BE
CREATIVE * COLLABORATE * LEARN
BE ARTISTIC * BE
ORIGINAL * BE NEAT |
Evaluation The following
rubric should be used for the book summary and author
biography.
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Criteria |
Score
of 4 |
Score
of 3 |
Score
of 2 |
Score
of 1 |
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Organization |
Unified with smooth
transitions, a clear and logical progression of ideas and an
effective introduction and closing. |
Generally unified with
some transitions, a clear progression of ideas, and an introduction
and closing. |
Minimally unified and
may lack transitions or an introduction or
closing. |
Lacks
unity |
Development
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Sufficient, specific,
and relevant details that are fully
elaborated. |
Specific details but
may be insufficient, irrelevant, or not fully
elaborated. |
Some specific details
but may be insufficient, irrelevant, and /or not
elaborated. |
No or few specific
details that are minimally elaborated. |
| Sentence Formation
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Consistently complete
sentences with appropriate variety in length and
structure. |
Generally complete
sentences with sufficient variety in length and
structure. |
Some sentence
formation errors and a lack of sentence
variety. |
Frequent and severe
sentence formation errors and /or a lack of sentence
variety. |
| Style/Word Choice
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A consistent style
with precise and vivid word choice. |
Some style and
generally precise word choice. |
Sometimes general and
repetitive word choice. |
Often general,
repetitive, and/ or confusing word choice. |
| Conventions
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Few, if any, errors in
standard written English that do not interfere with
understanding. |
Some errors in
standard written English that rarely interfere with
understanding. |
Several kinds of
errors in standard written English that interfere with
understanding. |
Frequent and severe
errors in standard written English that interfere with
understanding. |
Grading Criteria for The Graphic Designer:
Students will
create and design an original illustration depicting a scene, character or
event from the story using the art medium of their coice for the book
jacket cover
| Creativity |
10
Points |
| Neatness and
Presentation |
10
Points |
| Use of Graphics
software |
10
Points |
| Water colors or
other art medium |
10
Points |
| Originality |
10
Points |
Conclusion
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Your publishing team is now ready to present the
new book jacket to the author (your teacher) in time for the book
signing at the bookstore. Your cooperation,
hard work, and collaborative efforts have all helped produce a high
quality book jacket that any author would be proud to
sign. |
Credits
The
Technology Specialist, Mrs. Linda McLeod and the Library Media specialist,
Mrs. Susan Thompson –White, and the art teacher, Mr. Jim Wells
collaborated in the planning of this Language Arts
Project.
See Author
Resources for a list of Web sites
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