Details about the week is followed by Information/Grading Scales for projets then pictures of previous projects.
I Love to READ ! week
Feb. 9-13
We are so excited to have our “I Love to Read!” week
activities Feb. 9-13.
Below are some
details about the week.
Theme Days
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Monday
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“Read My Shirt” wear a
shirt with a slogan or saying
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Tuesday
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“Chill Out with a Cool Book” wear winter attire…mittens, scarves, etc.
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Wednesday
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“Reading Rocks, Wear Some Funky Socks” CRAZY sock day
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Thursday
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“Hunt for a Good Book” Camo day
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Friday
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WE LOVE TO READ! Dress as your Favorite BOOK Character (bring your book too!)
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- Reading Logs- each student
will record what they read from Feb. 9-13th. The goal for the week is to read a total
of 3000 books. (Watch for a special
surprise from Mr. Todd if we meet the goal!) Use notebook paper to write down each
book you read and give the totals to your teacher each day.
- Contests
- Classes
will compete with a literature based door decorating contest. Classroom doors will be judged and the
winning classes (one from k-2 and one from 3-6) will have a party in the
library.
- Classes
will have an Accelerated Reader challenge—the class taking the most tests
Feb 9-13th (and passing them with 80% or above accuracy) will win a party
in the library. (one from k-2 and one from 3-6)
- Guest Readers- classes will
be inviting guest readers throughout the week.
- Characters on Parade-
students may dress as a book character on Friday the 13th. Please NO MASKS OR WEAPONS. The parade will start at 1:40 in the
hallways.
READING FAIR!
I Love to Read Week Project due Jan. 30th
- Choose ONE book and ONE project. You will not be allowed to change books/projects once you return your slip--so please choose wisely. Make sure you’ve NEVER taken a test on the book and discuss it with your family.
- Book/project choices must be approved by December
16th.
(Return
your slip signed by a parent to MRS. TAYLOR)
You’ll get a copy of the complete assignment & grading scale when
you turn in your signed slip to Mrs. Taylor
·
Turn in the
GRADING SCALE WITH YOUR PROJECT
(-5pts if it is missing)
·
Take AR test
between January 5 and February 9th.
·
Present your
project to the class during library class.
You will receive TWO
grades …one for the project and one for the AR test over the book.
(Make sure you have NEVER taken
an AR test over the book you choose)
Below are your choices.
CHOOSE ONE:
FICTION or
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NONFICTION
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MODEL
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MODEL
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FACEBOOK TYPE PAGE
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ABC BOOK
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ABC BOOK
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COLLAGE
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COLLAGE
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NEWS REPORT
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DVD COVER
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ILLUSTRATED TIMELINE
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SCRAPBOOK
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PAPER BAG BOOK REPORT
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Complete grading scales are posted at http://hceslibrary-ttaylor.blogspot.com
and in the library. Please see Mrs.
Taylor if you have any questions. HAVE
FUN and BE CREATIVE !
STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
Projects cover Standards for the 21st
Century Learner: 2.1.2, 2.1.4, 2.1.6, 2.2.4,
3.3.7, 4.1.1, 4.1.3, 4.1.8,
4.4.1
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Cut along the line and return this slip to Mrs. Taylor by Dec. 16th.
This must be filled out and SIGNED
by a parent/guardian
I am aware that my child has a literacy project due BY January 30th.
Child’s name:_______________________________Homeroom:____________________
Book Title:_________________________________
Project:_______________________
Parent signature:____________________________
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
DVD Cover--Fiction
Pretend you turn your book into
a movie!
You only need the piece of paper, not an actual DVD case
- Make sure your DVD cover has :
o
Your name, book title & author
o
A list of characters
and actors playing the part (actors could be real actors or even your friends.)
o
A persuasive
testimonial, such as “This is the best movie in years!—Entertainment
Weekly”. Or have a friend give a quote.
o
A persuasive
blurb (this is like the passage that might be found on the back of the book
that tells you what the book is about.).
This is where you tell what the book is about…make it interesting so
people want to read it…but don’t give away the ending. It should be 6 to 10
sentences long. Do NOT use the one
on the book…must summarize it in your OWN WORDS IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
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Two songs listed
for the make-believe sound track. These
should be songs that actually exist. You
might announce them like…. “This movie includes the hit songs….”
o
At least two illustrations
or pictures on the front or back of the case.
Please don’t use the same picture more than once. These may be drawings, magazine pictures,
pictures you print from the internet or take of your friends.
·
All writing and
illustrations should be neat and legible.
You may NOT use a computer—all information must be handwritten by the
STUDENT. Make sure your name is on the
project.
CRITERIA
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POINTS EARNED
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POINTS POSSIBLE
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Spelling, punctuation & neatness. Everything is in
YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
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15
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DVD case has book title, author & at least 2 pictures
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20
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Cast of characters & actors
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10
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Persuasive blurb 6-10 sentences long (in own words) &
testimonial
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20
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Two songs
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15
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Voice is clear &
understandable in presentation, Grading Scale was turned in AND your name is
on the project!
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20
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Total points
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100
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**NOTE: If a real movie version of your book already exists
you must choose different actors, songs, blurbs, testimonials, etc.
STUDENTS are to do the project. Parents may assist but students must read/
write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
Facebook-Type
Web Page--- Fiction
You are creating a social network
type page that is in NO WAY connected to the internet. You will
not be creating an actual page on the internet. You are to use a piece of paper or poster
board, etc. The idea is for it to LOOK
like a page from a site such as Facebook.
Make sure to include the title, author and your name.
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Web page for one of the main characters
from the book.
·
You should include:
o Likes
list (at least 3 items)
o Friends
list (at least 1)
o Pictures
(at least 2) can be drawn, cut from magazines or printed on your computer
o Status
updates: entries from your character about things they did in the book
(at least 4)
o Comments
from at least 1 other character
o Character
description that is at least 5 sentences.
The reader should be able to understand what the book is
about through the pictures, status updates, descriptions, etc. Use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation,
and complete sentences. Make your work
neat & legible IN YOUR OWN
HANDWRITING.
STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
Web Page scoring guide
CRITERIA
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POINTS EARNED
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POINTS AVAILABLE
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Web page is creative, neat
and easy to read. Includes title,
author and your name. Everything is in YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
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20
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Uses complete sentences
& correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
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20
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Web page contains at least
4 status updates, 3 likes, 1 friend, 2 pictures, 1 comment and a character
description
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40
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Voice is clear and
understandable during the presentation. Grading Scale was turned in with
project.
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20
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Total points:
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100
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NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
Model of setting (FICTION)
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Your model should
be a representation of a scene from the book.
o
Include the
title, author and your name.
o
Have at least 5
labels with 3 sentences each. Labels
should be in complete sentences with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING. Give details about the characters, setting, plot,
conflict and resolution.
·
Model should be
neat, creative and handwriting should be legible.
Criteria
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Points earned
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Points available
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Connections can easily be made between book and model of
the setting. The title, author & student name are clearly labeled.
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20
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Model contains at least 5 labels with 3 sentences each
that describe the importance of each piece of the setting.
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25
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Model is creative and neat.
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15
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Sentences use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation IN
YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
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20
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Voice is clear and understandable during presentation.
Grading Scale was turned in with project.
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20
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Total Points:
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100
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STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
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Mobile
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Mobile
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You should
include at least the following:
o
Book title,
author and your name.
o
2 characters
o
3 important
events from the plot
o
1 setting
o
Conflict and
resolution
Each item must have an
explanation on the back to describe its importance and connection to the
book. Each description should be at
least 3 sentences. Descriptions must
be neat and legible IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
Please use complete sentences and correct grammar, punctuation and
spelling.
Criteria
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Points Earned
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Points Available
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Book title, author and
student name appear on mobile
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15
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At least 1 setting,
2 characters, 3 events and conflict &
resolution
are labeled on the mobile.
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25
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Descriptions are legible
and explain the setting, characters and events thoroughly (at least 3
sentences for each one)
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20
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Complete sentences and
correct spelling, grammar and punctuation are used. IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING
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20
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Voice is clear and understandable during the presentation.
Grading Scale was turned in with project.
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20
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Total Points:
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100
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STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
Model—
Non-Fiction
·
Create a model
based on your book.
·
Use labels to
tell important facts you learned from your book. Labels should be in complete sentences with
correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
(at least 6 labels with 3 sentences each) Facts should be paraphrased in your own words
and NOT copied from the book. (Do not just change a word or two in each
sentence…that is NOT paraphrasing!)
·
Model should be
neat, creative and handwriting should be legible. In your OWN HANDWRITING.
·
Your name, title
and author of the book should be put on the model.
Criteria
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Points Earned
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Points Possible
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Connections can easily be made between book and
model. Your name, the title &
author are clearly labeled.
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20
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Model contains at least 6 labels with 3 sentences each, listing
important facts from the book in paraphrased sentences. (in your own words,
NOT copied)
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25
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Model is creative and neat
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15
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Sentences use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING
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20
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Voice is clear and understandable during presentation.
Grading Scale was turned in with project.
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20
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Total Points:
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100
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STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
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Mobile
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You must have at
least 6 pictures and each must have an explanation on the back to
describe a fact from the book. Each fact
description should be at least 3 sentences. Descriptions must be neat and legible IN YOUR
OWN HANDWRITING. Please use complete
sentences and correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Paraphrase in your own words. DO NOT copy straight from the book.
·
Mobile
·
Book title,
author and your name should be at the top of the mobile.
Criteria
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Points Earned
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Points Possible
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Book title, author and
student name appear on mobile
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15
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At least 6 pictures with
paraphrased descriptions of the facts. (in your own words.)
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25
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Descriptions are legible
and neat. At least 3 sentences for each one.
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20
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Complete sentences and
correct spelling, grammar and punctuation are used. IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING
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20
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Voice is clear and understandable
during the presentation. Grading Scale was turned in with project.
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20
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Total Points:
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100
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STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
Paper Bag Book Report— Non-Fiction
·
Use a paper bag
to create your report.
·
On the front:
List the title & author.
·
On the back: put your
name and list the publisher and copyright
date .
·
You may decorate
the outside of the bag with drawings about the book if you wish but it is not
required.
·
You must also
write a short description of at least 6 facts you learned from the
book. Each description must be at least
3 sentences. These must be
paraphrased in your own words and NOT copied from the book. This should be on a separate piece of paper
to be put inside your bag.
·
You will pull
items out of the bag to show as you tell about your project.
·
All writing and
drawings should be neat and legible. All
descriptions should use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling IN YOUR OWN
HANDWRITING.
·
Inside the bag
you must include with your written description:
o
At least 6 items
you can use to describe the book. It can
be the actual item or a picture. The
items must have a connection to the book that will help you tell about the facts
you learned.
Criteria
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Points Earned
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Points Possible
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Title, author, your name, publisher and copyright date are
listed on the outside of the bag.
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25
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At least 6 facts are described in paraphrased sentences
(at least 3 sentences for each). IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING
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30
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The bag contains at least 6 items connected to the book.
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25
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Voice is clear and understandable during the
presentation. All writing/drawings are
correct and legible. Grading Scale was turned in with project.
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20
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Total Points:
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100
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STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
Alphabet
Book---FICTION
·
Create an
alphabet book from A to Z using information from your book.
·
You may have only
1 or 2 letters on each page.
·
Each LETTER must
have a sentence based upon the book’s plot, characters or setting such as:
o
A is for Hogwarts
Headmaster, ALBUS Dumbledore.
o
B is for the
BASILISK haunting the castle.
o
C is for the
petrified boy, COLIN CREEVEY.
·
Each PAGE must
have at least one illustration. You may
draw the pictures, use clip art, pictures printed from the internet or cut from
magazines.
·
Each entry must
be neat and legible in your OWN HANDWRITING with correct grammar, punctuation
and spelling.
·
Your name, book
title and author must be on the project.
Criteria
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Points Earned
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Points Possible
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One sentence for each letter of the alphabet-- clearly
connected to the book. Student name,
author and title of book are on the project.
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40
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At least one illustration per page.
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20
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Pages are neat & legible with correct punctuation,
grammar and spelling IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
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20
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Voice is clear and understandable during presentation. Turned in grading scale.
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20
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Total Points:
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100
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STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
Alphabet
Book---Non-Fiction
·
Create an
alphabet book from A to Z using information from your book.
·
You may have only
1 or 2 letters on each page.
·
Each LETTER must
have a sentence based upon information found in the book. (Paraphrase!)
o
A is for Axle.
o
B is for BMX
bike.
o
C is for a helmet
Chinstrap
·
Each PAGE must
have at least one illustration. You may
draw the pictures, use clip art, pictures printed from the internet or cut from
magazines.
·
Each entry must
be neat and legible in YOUR OWN HANDWRITING with correct grammar, punctuation
and spelling.
Criteria
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Points Earned
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Points Possible
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One sentence for each letter of the alphabet—paraphrased
from book. Your name, author and title are on the project.
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40
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At least one illustration per page.
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20
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Pages are neat & legible with correct punctuation,
grammar and spelling IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
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20
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Voice is clear and understandable during presentation.
Turned in grading scale.
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20
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Total Points:
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100
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STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
Collage---
Fiction
·
Create a collage
with magazine pictures, words, pictures you print from the internet, etc. Put
your name, title and author on the back.
·
All items must
relate to your book.
·
Must include at
least 2 paragraphs on the back retelling the plot including the setting,
characters, conflict and resolution.
Must use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar and be written in
YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
·
Must have at
least one item to represent each of the following and have each one labeled.
(10 items)
Title Author Setting
Resolution
Conflict
Plot
(3 items) Characters (at least 2)
Criteria
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Points Earned
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Points Possible
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At least one item for each of the areas listed above. At least 2 paragraphs retelling the plot.
Includes your name, title and author on the back.
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40
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Is neat and legible with correct spelling, punctuation and
grammar IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
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20
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Connections can easily be made between book and the
collage.
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20
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Voice is clear and understandable during presentation.
Turned in grading scale.
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20
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Total Points:
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100
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STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
Collage—NON-Fiction
·
Create a collage
with magazine pictures, words, pictures you print from the internet, etc. Include the title, author and your name on
the project.
·
All items must
relate to your book.
·
Must have at
least 8 items to represent 8 different facts from your book.
·
You must write a
description of each item on the back of the collage. Paraphrase…DO NOT copy from the
book…put it in your own words. Each
description must be at least 2 sentences long written IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
Criteria
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Points Earned
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Points Possible
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At least 8 items with
paraphrased descriptions for each that are at least 2 sentences long.
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40
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Is neat and legible and
includes the title, author and your name.
Everything is in YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
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20
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Connections can easily be
made between book and the collage.
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20
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Voice is clear and
understandable during presentation. Turned in grading scale.
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20
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Total Points:
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100
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STUDENTS are to do the project. Parents may assist but students must read/
write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
Illustrated
Timeline—Non-Fiction
·
Must include at
least 8 items in chronological order.
·
Each entry must
have an illustration and written description of at least 2 sentences.
(Paraphrased in your own words, not copied straight from the book)
·
Each entry must
include a page number from the book
where you found your information.
·
All entries must
have correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
All entries must be neat and legible in YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
·
Make sure you
include the title, author and your name on the project.
Criteria
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Points Earned
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Points Available
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Timeline is in chronological
order with at least 8 entries IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
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25
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Each entry includes an
illustration and description of at least 2 paraphrased sentences.
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30
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Each entry includes page
number reference from book. It is neat and legible and includes title, author
and student name.
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25
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Voice is clear and
understandable during the presentation. Turned in grading scale.
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20
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Total Points:
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100
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STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
News
Report—Non-fiction
·
You must pretend
to be an “on the scene” news reporter giving a live report back to the studio.
·
Report must be at
least 1 minute long. It should tell
facts from your book.
·
Your report
should be connected to the book and be easy for the “viewers” to understand.
·
You should write the
report with correct grammar, spelling
and punctuation IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
·
It must include
§
Author &
Title of the book and your name
§
At least 8 facts
you learned from your book. (Do NOT plagiarize…put the facts in your own words.
Do not copy straight from the book.)
Criteria
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Points Earned
|
Points Possible
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Report is at least 1 minute
long. Includes title, author and your
name.
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20
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Contains at least 8 facts
from the book written/said in your own words ! IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING
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40
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Voice is clear and
understandable as you pretend to be a news reporter.
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20
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Correct spelling &
punctuation. Turned in grading scale.
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20
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Total Points:
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100
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STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
NAME:__________________________(turn in grading scale with project ---MINUS
5 pts if missing!)
Teacher:_____________________
Scrapbook---
Fiction
·
Choose 1
character from your book. Create a
scrapbook that character might have made.
Put the character’s name on the
front. Put the title, author and
your name on the back.
·
Use pictures from
magazines, printed from the Internet or drawings you create.
·
Scrapbook must be
at least 6 pages.
·
All entries must
be neat and legible and IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.
·
Think about the
kinds of things someone would put in a scrapbook…concert tickets, pictures from
field trips or family parties, etc. Make
sure you choose items your CHARACTER would pick.
·
You must write 6
descriptions that cite evidence from your book to support your choices. Write the page number from the book that
supports your choice. (Example: For The Landry News you include a
clipping from the first article you printed in the class newspaper. Then cite the page number from the book where
you found the article.)
Criteria
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Points Earned
|
Points Possible
|
Scrapbook is at least 6 pages. Character’s name is on the
front cover and includes title, author and your name on the back.
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25
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All entries are neat and legible IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING
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25
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Written description of all entries includes page numbers
to support your choices.
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30
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Voice is clear and understandable during presentation.
Turned in grading scale.
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20
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Total points:
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100
|
STUDENTS are to do the project.
Parents may assist but students must read/ write/draw/paraphrase, etc.
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