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ALL English
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.

Due: October 16, 2017

Name:

Genres I typically read: _____________________________


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Genre I chose for this assignment: _____________________________

Reason I chose this genre: ________________________________________________________


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My overall reaction to this genre is _________________________________________________


because _______________________________________________________________________
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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

Section 1: Analysis of the Development of Theme


Explain how the setting, characters, plot, or conflict influence each other to create the author's
overall message or theme of the story. Describe how this theme is first introduced, explored, and
developed throughout this interaction.

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.

To the include a picture of the book.

Section 2: Reflection and Application of Theme


Describe your reaction to this theme. Do you agree with it? Do you think the author developed the
theme well? Why or why not? How is this theme relevant to your generation right now?

Section 3: Picture Symbols


Picture 1: Symbol Name
Describe a symbol used in the text or a symbol that could be used to represent the theme.
Explain how the symbol connects to the theme?

Picture 2: Character Name


Describe one dynamic character from the text. How do they connect to the theme?

Picture 3: Brief Description of Event


Describe one aspect of the plot that contributes importantly to the text. How does it connect
to the theme?

Section 4: Write a Summary of the Text


Effectively summarize the text in an engaging paragraph. Touch on important aspects of the text that
will encourage others to read 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.

Tips: Online flyers are allowed. You may want to use


Piktochart.com
Smore.com
Independent Reading Book Project /120
Title/Subtitle /5
Title of flyer is your theme for your book
Subtitle of flyer is your name and class period

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.

In Text Citation Template


Use this template to cite your sources in paragraphs 2 and 3.

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

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