Second Quarter Book Project
– 7th Grade
Character Suitcase
Due: Wednesday, Dec 11th (100
points)
Reminder: Book Projects are NOT accepted for late credit. Book Projects must be in class on the due date and are not accepted after school, at lunch, etc.
Project Summary: Create,
decorate, and pack a suitcase for a main character in your book. Decide on a destination your character would
like to visit based on an actual event in the book. The items in the suitcase need to represent
the traits of a main
character’s personality.
Project Objective: character analysis
Project Requirements:
- Create
Suitcase (use a shoebox, small box, etc.)
- Cover
a box with construction paper if needed
- Decorate
the outside of the box with at least 3
pictures, symbols, bumper stickers, etc, that represent
events/experiences the character had in the story
- Create
a luggage tag with the character’s name and destination
- Include
your first and last name, class period, title of book, and author
somewhere on the outside of the box.
Underline the book title and properly capitalize the proper nouns
(names, titles).
- Pack
the Suitcase
- Include
10 items that represent your character’s
personality. Create symbols or pack small objects to represent each character trait. You may create the
items yourself and/or use things from around the house.
- Type
an Explanation
- In
the first paragraph, introduce your character and explain why he/she is
going on the trip. (Example: Johnny is going to
- Explain
why your character is bringing each item. What does each item say about
your character? ( Example: Johnny
will be packing courage in his suitcase because when he fights the evil
villain at the end of the book it takes a lot of courage and
bravery.) Do this for all ten
items.
- At
the top of the page type your name, period, title of book, and author.
- Length = 1 pg. or longer, double spaced, 12 pt.
font size, Times New Roman font style
