supplementary reading project

8/7/2019 Supplementary Reading Project

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Supplementary ReadingProject

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For the next ten weeks, you will be required to read a novel (beyondthe novels assigned in class) on your own and complete assignedprojects to demonstrate your understanding of it.

Every Tuesday and Thursday you will have 20 to 25 minutes of class

time to read your novel. The rest of the reading must be done on yourown, on your own time. All projects will be due by Wednesday, April20, 2011.

Mark Breakdown:

Response Letter: /32

Book Talk: /20

Poem: /10

Reading Log: /10

Independent Reading: /20

Silent Reading: /15

1) Read and Record Accurately:

Read and record the information on your SupplementaryReading

If you read at home, have your reading log confirmed by a

member of your household (preferably a parent/guardian)

When you read in class, have a classmate sign your readingsheet

In-school reading will be between 40 and 50 minutes a week.This will equal a grade of 5. If you would like to increase yourmark, read at home!

20 to 90 minutes at home and your mark israised to a 6

91 to 149 minutes at home = 7



400+ minutes at home = 10

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2) Composition of Book Letter:

You are asked to create a book response in the form of aletter.

Your book letter should be two pages double spaced.

This letter should include:

The titles and authors of any materials you have read

A brief plot summary (no more than 3 sentences)

Identifies and supports with evidence your feelingsand reactions about what you have read

Explains the connections you have made to what you

have read Shows that you have a clear understanding of the

themes in your readings

Gives evidence of some of the writing techniques andstyles you have encountered in your novels

3) Presentation of Book:

You are asked to give a book talk about your book

You may only use 50 words (no more, no less) to describeyour book

You may arrange your words in either a sentence form, or astring of descriptive words that convey an impression of thebook

Your presentation will be memorized

4) Composition of a Poem:

You are asked to compose a short poem indicating exactlywhat mark (%) you think you deserve for your SupplementaryReading efforts this term

Any questions about forms and conventions of poetry can beasked of Ms. Lenihan

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In-Class Reading Log:

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Title of Book Author Date MinutesRead

Confirmaton

Harry Potter and the PhilosophersStone

J.K. Rowling August 27 20

At Home Reading Log:

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Title of Book Author Date MinutesRead

Confirmaton

Harry Potter and the PhilosophersStone

J.K. Rowling August 27 20

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Reading Tool Kit:

Things to watch out for when reading your novel:

** Use sticky notes when reading. It will help you with your responsesand assignments!

Reactions

Connections

Patterns in the text and events

Themes / Message

Writers Craft

Questions

Vocabulary

Character Traits

Figures of Speech

Conflict

Predictions / Foreshadowing

Images that come to mind

Confusing parts

Discussion Questions and Ideas

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