1. Source: The Peanut Gallery
A Taste of Bud, Not Buddy
Book Project Directions
1. Read the book entitled “Bud, Not Buddy.” Don’t forget to take notes as
you read.
2. You may choose any food you wish as the vehicle for your book project.
Please choose food that is naturally broken into sections. (Examples:
pizza, burgers, sundae, cake, pancakes, etc.) Think about which food you
would like to create and how you will do it.
3. Each part of the book project must be included in its own section. Parts
should not run together and should be clear and easy to read. Type or
write legibly your book project information.
4. All pieces of the project should be clearly labeled with your name and
somehow be attached together (tape, staples, glue, string, Ziploc bag,
etc.) The project can be made from any medium you choose (paper,
cardboard, wood, foam, poster board, etc.)
5. All sections should be proofread for correct spelling, capitalization, and
punctuation. Neatness will also count.
FYI
The student with the most creative project will receive a prize.
2. Source: The Peanut Gallery
“Book Bite” Sections
Section One
Introduction
Book Title
Author’s Name
Genre (category of fiction)
Section Two
Setting
Include where and when (time
period, season, etc.) your story
takes place. If your setting
changes throughout the book, be
sure to include various settings.
Section Three
Characters
List the main characters in your
book and give two character traits
for each. You must also give an
example from the story to support
each character trait chosen. Use
the included character traits list
for help.
Section Four
Plot/Summary
Write a brief summary of your
book. Include the main conflict,
what events lead up to the conflict
and how the conflict is solved.
This summary should be a minimum
of eight sentences.
Section Five
Your Opinion
Answer the following questions:
Did you like the book? Why or
Why Not?
Who was your favorite
character? Why?
What was your favorite part of
the book? Why?
What lessons can be learned
from reading this book?
6. Source: The Peanut Gallery
A Taste of Bud, Not Buddy
Book Project Grading Rubric
Name ________________________ Date _____________
1. Submitted signed parent/guardian letter by due date
Turned in final project by due date 20 15 10 5 0
2. Designed project according to directions 20 15 10 5 0
3. All sections attached with students’ name 20 15 10 5 0
4. Spelling/Capitalization/Punctuation
Neatness 20 15 10 5 0
5. Creativity and Visual Appeal
Project reflects effort 20 15 10 5 0
Scoring
# Points Earned
1 ___
2 ___
3 ___
4 ___
5 ___
Total Points Earned: ___
Evaluator’s Comments
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A Taste of Bud, Not Buddy
Book Project
Important Dates to Remember
Parent/Guardian Letter Due (signed) Tuesday, September 20
Have Book Read Friday, September 23
Final Book Project Due Date Friday, September 30
8. Source: The Peanut Gallery
A Taste of Bud, Not Buddy
Book Project
Parent/Guardian Letter
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Your child has been assigned a book project entitled “A Taste of Bud,
Not Buddy” which is based on the book entitled “Bud, Not Buddy.”
This project was explained to your child in class. In addition, an
information packet with detail instructions was distributed to your child.
Please take a moment to review the packet. After you have reviewed the
information packet, please sign and date the parent/guardian form below
so that I know your child has shared the project information with you.
Thank you so much for your support and cooperation.
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A Taste of Bud, Not Buddy
Book Project
Student’s Name _______________________
My child has shared the book project information packet with me.
Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________ Date ___________
