Independent Reading Choice Board Project – Creative ELA Book Response (Editable Directions + Rubric) Middle & High school
Looking for a flexible, creative way to get students excited about independent reading? This Choice Board Project gives students voice and choice in how they respond to a novel, short story, or independent book—making it the perfect addition to your reading curriculum or book challenge.
With editable directions and a customizable rubric, this resource is easy to adapt and ready to go for middle or high school ELA.
Whether your goal is to spark joy around reading, assess comprehension in a fresh way, or give students room to shine creatively—this project does it all.
What’s Included:
Editable student directions with 9 creative project options
Editable rubric aligned to key ELA skills
Designed to work with any novel or short story
Projects include visual, written, and performance-based choices
Promotes critical thinking, reflection, and personal connection to texts
Why Teachers Love It:
This project makes space for students to show what mattered to them in a book—not just what happened in it. It’s a powerful way to honor student voice and foster real engagement with reading, while still hitting your standards.
It also pairs perfectly with independent reading routines or a class-wide Book Challenge—and it's great for end-of-unit or choice-based projects that celebrate creativity.
Classroom Use Ideas:
Independent reading project
Literature circle final task
Early finisher enrichment
End-of-quarter performance assessment
Reading celebration or showcase
Independent Reading Choice Board Project – Creative ELA Book Response (Editable Directions + Rubric) Middle & High school
Looking for a flexible, creative way to get students excited about independent reading? This Choice Board Project gives students voice and choice in how they respond to a novel, short story, or independent book—making it the perfect addition to your reading curriculum or book challenge.
With editable directions and a customizable rubric, this resource is easy to adapt and ready to go for middle or high school ELA.
Whether your goal is to spark joy around reading, assess comprehension in a fresh way, or give students room to shine creatively—this project does it all.
What’s Included:
Editable student directions with 9 creative project options
Editable rubric aligned to key ELA skills
Designed to work with any novel or short story
Projects include visual, written, and performance-based choices
Promotes critical thinking, reflection, and personal connection to texts
Why Teachers Love It:
This project makes space for students to show what mattered to them in a book—not just what happened in it. It’s a powerful way to honor student voice and foster real engagement with reading, while still hitting your standards.
It also pairs perfectly with independent reading routines or a class-wide Book Challenge—and it's great for end-of-unit or choice-based projects that celebrate creativity.
Classroom Use Ideas:
Independent reading project
Literature circle final task
Early finisher enrichment
End-of-quarter performance assessment
Reading celebration or showcase
