Novel Soundtrack Project: Deepening Literary Analysis Through Creativity
Transform the way students connect with literature by having them design a personalized soundtrack for a novel’s characters and themes. This creative project encourages critical thinking as students select songs that capture key moments, emotions, and character growth. With differentiated guidelines for middle and high school levels, the project meets students where they are—supporting younger learners with structure while challenging older students to engage in deeper literary analysis and interpretation.

Guide students to completing the project with three BRAINSTORMING PAGES

Included For Each Level:

Student Instructions

Mock Up Example

Fill-in-the-blank Paragraph Template

Grading Rubrics

19 Pages Total