This document outlines the sections and requirements for a poster map book project. It includes 8 sections: setting, characters, author, conflict, theme, plot, award, and symbol. Students are to fill in details about the location and time period, main characters and their traits, biographical information about the author, two types of conflicts, the overall theme, a series of plot events, an award for the book (real or created), and a symbol to represent the book along with an explanation. The project aims to convey key information and elements about an assigned book in a structured poster format.

1. Project Due:
Poster Map Book Project Outline
This part of the project is due —for points!!!!!!!!!!!
(You will need to use this sheet to write your rough draft on, but please see the actual
assignment sheet for more detailed information)
Section 1: Setting
Where does the majority of the story take place? _______________________________________________
When does the majority of the story take place? ________________________________________________
Section 2: Characters
Name of protagonist: ______________________________________________
Characteristics
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Name of antagonist: ______________________________________________
Characteristics
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Section 3: Author
Name: __________________________________________________
Birth date and place: __________________________________
Childhood:
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Adulthood:
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Books written:
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2. Project Due:
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Section 4: Conflict
Conflict #1
• Type: ____________________________________________
• Description:
Conflict #2
• Type: ____________________________________________
• Description:
Section 5: Theme
What is the theme of your book? This is not the summary. What message is the author
trying to tell you as you read your book. Explain it. (Think about finding the theme of: The
Sneetches, The Zax , and Green Eggs and Ham.)
Section 6: Plot (If you need more events, you may add to them. However, you may not
take away events)
Exposition:
• Time/Place
• Characters
Rising Action:
• Event 1:
• Event 2:
• Event 3:
• Event 4:
• Event 5:
Climax:
Falling Action:
• Event 1:
• Event 2:

3. Project Due:
• Event 3:
Resolution:
Section 7: Award
If your book has won any award, you may use this on your project. If it hasn’t, you will
need to CREATE ONE—both name and picture. If you have to create an award, IT WILL
NOT BE A REAL AWARD. It will be based upon what you read.
Award: ___________________________________________
Why did your book win this award?
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Section 8: Symbol
You will create a symbol that represents your book and explain it.
Symbol: ____________________________________________________
Why does this symbol represent your book?
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