Book Response Options
1. Readers’ Theatre: Rework an exciting chapter of the book for Readers’
Theatre. Find other actors to help you practice and present your script!
Should be about 5 minutes.
2. Talk Show: Prepare questions to be asked of the main character in your
book. Hire another student to be the “host” of the show and interview you.
Try to dress/look like the main character. The host should also take
questions from the audience. You may join with another student who read the
same book and be two different characters from the same book. Should be about
5-7 minutes.
3. Book Jacket: Design a new book jacket for your book with original
illustrations on the front and a synopsis (summary) of the book on the back
along with quotes from critics (like yourself).
4. Poster: Design a poster-sized ad for the book using a variety of art
media and integrating key words or phrases that would entice others to read
this book!
5. Story Quilt: Write your own questions for a story quilt that summarizes
the key events in your novel (8 or 16 boxes). Neatly illustrate and answer
the questions you write.
6. Coming Attractions: Write a scene from a possible sequel to the book you
read. Imagine writing just one part of an entirely new book, that would be
exciting to read but would leave the readers wondering what happened before
and after this scene! Should be about 2 pages at least.
7. Author Letter: Write a letter to the author telling why you liked the
book, your favorite parts, what you would have done to change any part of the
plot, and how it compares to other books you have read. Should be at least a
page to page and a half. Mail one copy to the author in care of the book
publisher.
8. Speech: Write a testimonial speech for a character to earn a distinctive
award of your choice (create the name of the award so it’s obvious to your
audience what it represents, or elaborate on the meaning of the award in your
speech). “I would like to nominate James in James and the Giant Peach for
the Local Hero Award.” Should be a page to a page and a half.
9. Quotes: Select five memorable quotes from the book and explain their
importance and why you chose them. Write one paragraph for each quote.
10. Newspaper Article: Write a newspaper article based on an important
incident from your book. Include who, what, where, when, why, and how!
Should be at least a page long.
11. Alternative Ending: Ever wish a story turned out a different way than
the author chose? Use your creativity to write an alternative ending to the
book you read. Should be at least a page to 2 pages.
12. See You in a Century: Explain why you think this book will or won’t be
read one hundred years from now. Support your viewpoint by making specific
references to plot, setting, characters, and author’s style. Should be a
page to 2 pages.
13. Mini Comic Book: Capture an important scene from your book in comic-
book form. Should be between 3-5 pages with multiple pictures per page.
14. Picture Book: Turn your novel into a picture book that simplifies the
story for students in a lower grade. Should be between 10 and 20 pages
(picture and short text on each page).
15. Political Campaign: Imagine a character from your book running for
public office (city council, governor, president). Come up with a slogan and
talking points (what issues your character supports). Design a poster, write
a script for a TV commercial, videotape a 60-second commercial
advertisement, or perform it live.
16. Model: Design a 3-D model of a scene from the story that includes the
characters. Each model MUST include a few paragraphs that explain what is
going on in the scene.
17. Create-Your-Own: Create your own response project idea, write it down,
and submit it to your teacher for approval.