This document provides instructions for a summer reading game project. Students are asked to create a game based on one of several novels they read over the summer. The game must include facts from the novel and incorporate characters, settings, and plot elements. It can be based on an existing game type like a board game or Jeopardy, or be an original creation. The game submission must include a title, clear rules explaining how to set up, play, and win the game, and the final product. It will be graded on a rubric evaluating how well it represents the novel, includes literary elements, has understandable instructions, includes all materials, and is creative and neat.

1. Name__________________________
Summer Reading Game Project
Based on the novel you read over the summer from List B (Long Way from Chicago, Milkweed
The Watsons go to Birmingham, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Because of Mr. Terupt, The Other Half of
my Heart, Griff Carver, Hallway Patrol, Half Brother) you will be creating a game. The game you create
should include facts about the novel, however, it does not just have to be trivia questions. Be sure to include
information from the characters, settings, and plot in your game. You can base your game on another game
that already exists (for example: a board game, Jeopardy, etc.), or you can make up a completely new game.
Your game must include the following:
___ Title
___ Rules (Clearly explain any set-up the game requires, the object of the game, how to play, and
how to win)
___ Final Product
Each person’s “final product” will look different—Be as creative as you can be!
Summer Reading Game Rubric
The game created is an accurate representation of
the novel. ______/10
Game includes literary elements from the novel
(characters, setting, plot, theme). ______/10
Includes clear and easy to understand instructions.
Instructions are typed and explain the set up of the
game, the object, how to play and how to win. ______/10
All materials (game pieces, dice, board etc.) and
directions are included. ______/10
Game is creative and neatly completed. ______/10
Total Points _______/50

2. Name__________________________