Independent Reading Project: A Variety of Choices: Due on Thursday, March 5th

Independent Reading Assignment

Name: ___________________

Due: Thursday, March 5th, 2015

You have finished reading a novel of your choice.  Now it is time to report on this novel.

You have a choice between 3 different assignments:

Book in a Box:  

You can use a shoebox, cereal box, pasta box, canister or other similarly sized container for this project. Using a large, empty box as a form, students cover each of the sides in the following ways:

1. Draw an illustration to cover one large surface of the box. Include on this section the name of the book, its author, and your name.  Title of the literature and picture is related to title of book.

2. All book elements are included (title, author, # of pages). Neatly write a plot summary (what is the problem in the story and how the characters try to solve it). The main problem and solution are clearly stated. Attach to the largest surface on the other side of the box or container.

3. On one of the sides, list the characters in the story. On the other side describe the setting (where and when the story takes place).

4. You can draw and color pictures yourself, use pictures from magazines, newspaper, or the internet. Include the title and author of your book on the box as well as your name.

5. Find at least 5 to 10 different objects. You can use pictures if the object you want to use is too big to fit your box. The objects included is directly related to the main character or events in the novel. Originality and creativity is evident.

6. The box is completely and attractively covered. All items are written or drawn neatly. Sentences are complete with correct grammar and perfect spelling.

Some Examples:

Scrapbook:

You will create a scrapbook that represents your novel.

Page 1:  Cover Page with illustrations, title, author, and your name.

Page 2:  Summary of the book. Highlight the beginning, middle, and end.  Keep it “brief” (bahahaha).  Page 3:  Setting:  Explain and illustrate.

Page 4:  Characters:  Draw a picture of each of the main characters and give a “brief” description of each.

Page 5:  What was the theme of the novel?  Explain.

Page 6:  Review.  Write a review of the book answering the following questions:

Did you enjoy reading it?  Why or why not?

Who would you recommend this book to?

If you were the author, what would you have done differently?

 Tools2go Presentation:

1. Title slide with image, author’s name and your name.
2. Summary of the novel.  Follow the anchor chart in our classroom. Include setting, characters, problem, solution,
3. Description of main characters
4. Theme.  Describe in your own words.
5. Review:  Did you enjoy reading it?  Why or why not?

Who would you recommend this book to?

6. Slide with links that explain your novel in further detail.

Success Criteria:

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Summary:  Brief, includes main events in beginning, middle, and end of the novel, no unnecessary information, written in own words.
Character Description:  characters are described both physically and by personality.  Their role in the novel and involvement in the plot is described.
Setting:  Settings in the novel are described.  An illustration or illustrations are drawn
Theme:  The theme is explained
Review:  A review of the novel is given as it pertains to the outline above
Creativity/Originality:   Book in a Box:  Items are chosen carefully to reflect important elements of the novel. Scrapbook:  Illustrations and decorations are chosen/drawn carefully to reflect important elements of the novel
Effort (Neatness/Pleasing to the Eye):  Just by looking at the presentation of the assignment one can take great time and attention to detail was involved.  No errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation.
Overall Mark