Reading projects
Independent book project
Each trimester, the students will be creating one book project! The students will be presenting these creative, and fun projects to the class. The students have different choices and options of which project they would like to do! With each project, students must also include a 1-2 paragraph summary. Students will be presenting this project to the class.
Due Dates:
Project #3 due: Monday June 1st (CANCELLED)
Project #1 due: Monday November 25th
Project #2 due: Monday March 2nd
Independent Reading Book Project rubric and directions.docxIndependent Book Project Directions/Rubric
Summary Checklist for IR project.docxIndependent Book Project Summary Checklist
Book review
Each trimester, students will be writing one book review to showcase a book that they have read throughout the trimester in class and at home. This is similar to a book report and should be typed.
Due Dates:
Review #1: Friday October 18th
Review #2: Friday January 24th
Review #3: Friday April 17th
Book Review Directions and Rubric.docxBook Review Directions/Rubric
The Contract By Derek Jeter Book Review Example.pdfBook Review Example: The Contract
The One and Only Ivan Book Review Example.pdfBook Review Example: The One and Only Ivan
Book Review Outline Fiction.docFiction Book Outline for Book Review
Book Review Outline Biography.docBiography Book Outline for Book Review
Book Review Outline Non-Fiction.docNon-Fiction Book Outline for Book Review
In-Class Essay
These in-class essay assignments will count as a test grade. Throughout the year, students will be writing in-class essays about a thoughtful stop and jot they made while reading. Students should introduce the book, and include detailed paragraphs to support thinking! Students MUST use text evidence. Students will be provided with a checklist, given ample time to prepare, and will be given the rubric prior to writing.