A “Classic” Tabloid Magazine
The Last Book Project for 7th Grade Gifted Language Arts
 
Tabloid:
  1. Small newspaper with short articles: a small-format popular newspaper with a simple style, many photographs, and sometimes an emphasis on sensational stories.
  2. Condensed piece of writing: a piece of writing, especially a news story, in a condensed form.
 
ADJECTIVE RELATED TO A TABLOID
Sensationalist – relating to or characteristic of tabloid newspapers, especially in having a popular sensationalist style.

The Task
Create a tabloid magazine cover (front and back) and five feature articles for your novel.  This must be done on 12 x 12 paper… Ms. D. will give you some if you need.
The front cover should look like a typical tabloid cover.  I’ll show you examples in class… and you see them by every checkout counter at the store!  You may want to buy one as a sample. 
  1. Your tabloid must have a name. Create a name that fits the times/themes of your novel.
  2. Your cover must have pictures that fit each story lead.
  3. Your cover must have “teasers” or lead headlines for five different stories.  Each lead/story should relate to your novel and show that you read it.
  4. Your cover must have color and look like effort was made! 
The inside two pages should have the five articles you “teased” on the cover.  The articles should be typed and neatly laid out so they look like a magazine layout.  You should not have blank or negative space.  All space should be filled in with headlines, articles and pictures.  Coloring in the blank spaces does not count! We will practice this style of writing in class after spring break.  During the break, focus on reading your book!
The back cover should be an advertisement for any product you choose… but it must fit the time/theme of your novel.  For instance, if you are reading a novel set in the 1800’s, it would not work to have an advertisement for an iPhone. 
 
This project is being assigned to you on Monday, March 18, 2019.  The project is due by Monday, May 13, 2019.  This gives you OVER a month to read the novel and complete your project.  


A.R.C. Bloom Ball
The final book project in the Realm
8th Grade Gifted Language Arts
 
Read an A.R.C. (Advanced Reader’s Copy!) of your chosen novel. After you read, create a Bloom Ball. You have the opportunity to read a novel before others can even obtain it!
 
To create your ball, here’s what goes on each face:
  1. The title and author of the novel.
  2. Draw a picture of a favorite scene.  Include a caption.
  3. Write 10 unique words you learned.
  4. Write three likes and three dislikes each described in well-written sentences.
  5. Write a poem about the theme of the novel.
  6. Write a one-paragraph (or more) review of the novel.  Write another two to three sentences explaining why you would or would not recommend this novel to others.
  7. Draw an important symbol from the story and explain its significance.
  8. Describe one of the characters from the novel.  Include personal and physical traits.
  9. Write 5 powerful quotations from the novel.
10.In one paragraph, write an alternate ending.
11.Write a short news article about one of the major events that took place in the novel.
12.Write ten facts about the author of the novel. 
 
Assembling the ball
  • Fold each circle on the lines so that the folds are facing up.  Be sure to decorate the ENTIRE circle before assembling the ball.
 
  • When all circles have been completed with directives listed above, and all the edges have been folded up you may GLUE (no tape or staples) the circles together.  Be sure that all edges are facing up around your picture or paragraphs. 
 
  • Creativity and visual appeal is important. Make sure you give this project your full effort!  


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