Free-Reading Assignment — due Oct. 29-30, 2009

Using the book you picked out at the libary, or another approved book, the assignment is (pick one):

 Make a soundtrack for the book of at least 10 songs. (Your best bet is to burn a CD.) You must include liner notes to show how each song represents various themes and plotlines in the book.

 Pretend you are a newspaper reporter and conduct an interview with the main character of the book. Ask the character at least 10 open-ended questions and supply the answers as the character would speak them. Each exchange should include at least 100 words.

 Write an original song or rap about the book, from the perspective of the main character and perform it for class.

 Imagine your book is being turned into a movie. Pick actors to play at least eight characters in the book and explain each choice in two to three sentences. Use a quote from each actor you pick to back up your choice. Also, write about where you would film the movie and why. If your book already is a movie, cast the remake.

 Write a 1,000-word sequel to the book that shows what happens after the final chapter.

 Make a video that condenses the plot of the book into seven minutes of action and dialogue.

 Turn the book into a graphic novel or series of comic books.

 Write an opera about the book.

This assignment will be turned in with a by-chapter synopsis of your chosen book.