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Independent Reading
During Term 1 you will read two complete books that are on or above grade level. For each
book complete one of the two attached assignments. (Both assignment must be completed,
dont do the same assignment for both books)
Important Information:
One book must be from a genre you dont typically read.
Assignment can be completed and turned in at any time during the term.
Assignment can be turned in individually or together.
Attach and return the assignment paper with your reading report.
Fill out the bottom half of the paper and turn it in with the assignment it applies to.
Name:
In the future I will/ will not (circle one) read another book from this genre.
Book Project 1
Create a flyer or pamphlet in which you analyze how the elements of fiction interact to create
the overall theme of your novel.
Requirements
Summarize two key supporting details and at least one line from the text that support your analysis
of the development of the theme. Include quotations and page numbers from the text.
Include a picture of the book cover or another related image so that readers will have an idea of
what the book looks like.
Section 1 /40
Title is Analysis of the Development of Theme /5
Includes 8-12 sentences /5
Explains how your theme is used throughout the book /10
Explanation includes TWO examples from the book /20
Picture of the book is incluuded /5
Section 2 /40
Title is Reflection and Application of Theme /5
Includes 8-12 sentences /10
Explains how the author developed your theme throughout the book and why this it is an /10
accurate theme
Explains how your theme relates to you and your life /15
Section 3 /45
Picture #1 Picture is included /5
Explain how symbol relates to your theme (3-4 sentences) /10
Picture #2 Picture is included /5
Describes one of the main characters (3-4 sentences) /10
Picture #3 Picture is included /5
Explains why this event is important to the book (3-4 sentences) /10
Section 4 /15
Title is Summary
Includes 8-12 Sentences /5
Summary tells what the book is about
Summary has important details of the book
Picture of the book/related image on the right side /10
Grammar /5
Spelling mistakes are fixed.
Complete sentences-complete thoughts
Names are capitalized
Book Project 2
Pick an interesting topic from your book and research it. Write a 4 paragraph paper explaining
what you learned and how it is connected to your book. Use two credible sources and cite them
in your paper.
Requirements
Paragraph 1: Include what book you read, what topic you chose to research, and why it stuck
out to you.
Paragraph 2: Explain basic information about your topic using information from one or more
source. Cite your sources using in source citation.
Paragraph 3: Explain more in-depth information about your topic using information from one
or more source. Cite your sources using in source citation.
Paragraph 4: Explain how your topic affects your life or the world. Include why people should or
should not care about the topic.
One piece of evidence/information for this comes from the article ____(title of
the article/website/book)_______ . The author, ___(author name)______, says
that _____(summarize or paraphrase the argument)__________. She/he
writes, _______(quotation)________. In this passage, ______(authors
name)_______ is suggesting that ______(what you got out of the quote OR
how the quote applies to your topic)_________.
Grading
120 points
25 points/paragraph
20 points for correct grammar