Fracas's LittleBigPlanet Book Project
(this assumes multiple people in your class have access to a PS3 or a teacher could provide a couple)
Part 1:
-Put students into groups (or just let them pick their own)
-Assign all groups the same book; the differences among the groups are themes embedded in the work that each must focus on (for lower grade levels where it may be difficult to adequately delve into themes, you could just assign different kids' books to each group)
-Have the students read the book over a few days and provide a little explanation on what each theme means
-Each group must construct a LittleBigPlanet level based on these themes while also referencing plot points of the book. Give the students a day or two to plan everything out
Part 2:
-Either in class or at home, let the students make their levels. Ask them why they're doing what they're doing and how it demonstrates each theme. Encourage open discussion
Part 3:
-Each group presents their project, with every member explaining various aspects of the level and how it meets each theme. This part is graded
Part 4 (not necessary but would be fun nonetheless)
-Combine all the student's work into one giant level that should somewhat explain the book as a whole. Bonus points to students/groups with the fastest runs
LBP's all about expressing yourself, and I personally feel it would work especially well with literature or any media really.