Name:______
Did you write your book title correctly, and include the author’s name? Yes No
Use a red pen and make any corrections to your writing (fix any spelling / grammar mistakes, and make sure that all sentences make sense and are written correctly. Use the red pen to revise any sentences that need this).
Explain why/how your selected example of figurative language relates to something of importance in your book ( development of theme, character, style, or other important feature of the book / author’s writing).
What makes your explanation of your figurative language detailed and insightful? (Note you are addressing what you said about the figurative language, not the FL itself). Explain what you did (highlight this in your letter in blue) and explain below.
Which sentence do you think is the most interesting for your audience to read? Highlight this in yellow. Explain what makes it the ‘best’ sentence you wrote.
What is one thing you would change if you could (aside from mechanics)?
Compare this IR project to your last one. What did you do more effectively this time? How did you improve?
Vocabulary – Circle three words in your writing that you think are good examples of strong and effective use of well chosen vocabulary for an 8th grade student. Next to each explain how this word meets the description.
What grade do you think you should receive for this assignment?
A+ Outstanding effort, goes beyond expectations, one of the best examples you’ve seen, insight into book demonstrated is exceptional. Figurative language explained seamlessly & connected to discussion of book (not isolated), strong, clearly expressed connections made between it and selected topic. Strong support for statements evident. Fluid writing, ideas effectively organized and flow logically from one to the next with transitions, varied sentences, strong vocab.
A Excellent effort, goes beyond expectations, meets and exceeds all requirement, shows strong insight into book. Figurative language explained seamlessly & connected to discussion of book (not isolated)Support for statements evident. Fluid writing, logical organizational flow, varied sentences, strong vocab used.
B+ Very good effort (stronger than most), meets all and exceeds some requirements. Demonstrates strong literary insight. Figurative language explained & connected to discussion of book (not isolated) Statements supported with evidence from story. Solid writing, strong vocab.
B Good effort. Meets all and exceeds some requirements. Shows some insight into the deeper meaning of the novel. Figurative language explained & connected to discussion of book. Some statements supported with evidence. Solid writing, some use of advanced vocab.
C+ Good effort. Meets or exceeds most requirements. Discussion focuses on events / plot, with little detail / description / depth. Figurative language explained & connected to discussion of book (may be isolated)Sentences may lack luster / polish or effective use of varied vocabulary. Some statements may be supported. Strong writing, some careful word choices.
C Average effort. Meets or exceeds most requirements. Figurative language identified and meaning explained. Ideas presented with some limited support. Statements may be supported. Language mainly correct, some good vocabulary.
Lower weak effort. Meets requirements on basic level. Limited evidence that the book was read, limited support for statements. Project is a summary. Book speak may be present. Content may be 'general knowledge about book' (information that can be gained from book cover, movie, or having heard about the book / insufficient detail). Figurative language may be missing. Tone may be negative, book. Did not select engaging book (disliked book). Language may be correct, may contain some good vocabulary.
Explain your reasoning behind the grade you believe you earned by using the three strongest examples from your writing. Highlight these in pink, assign each a number, and provide your reasoning below.
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Use your three best replies -
Highlight in yellow specific details you mentioned in your reply that indicate you read the review about the book.
Which response is your best effort and why? (circle this response on your printed copy)
Put a star next to the response where you referred the writer to another text. Is your response 'deep and thoughtful (5)', or 'passing and superficial' (1) ______. Explain your reasoning using an example from your response.