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I am aware that my student has a reading project to complete as an at home project and that this project counts as two test grades. This project is due by Wednesday, December 13th.
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2nd Nine Weeks Reading Project - Reading Fair.
Reading projects for 6th, 7th & 8th grade Reading students this nine weeks will be to create a story board for display in the Reading Fair. The Reading Fair, like science fair will be displayed and judged. 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will be awarded as well as special category awards.
The goal of the reading fair is togive students a chance to share an interesting book with the rest of the school in a creative way. The Reading Fair also gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the parts of a book and the components of a story.
For those unfamiliar with Reading Fair, the fair is a unique opportunity for students to display information about a book they have read. These displays are presented on display board. These boards must be a trifold boards(36” x 48”)and areavailable at Walmart, Target,Dollar General, Hobby Lobby, etc for under $5). The information can be typed or handwritten. Winning projects are often those with bright, colorful, and neat illustrations and words.
Students must choose a book not read before, on their AR reading level, of interest to them and at least 175 pages, unless special approval is given. The project is an at home project and no school time will be given to work on or complete projects. Projects are due by Wednesday, December 13th.
Full project details are attached and must be adhered to in order to receive full credit.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to visit or call me during my planning period, 2:00-3:00, after school or via email.
Thank You,
Mrs. Genie
(918)775-4458 ext. 34
Reading Fair Project Checklist
Each project must include:
_____ Title
_____ Author
_____ Publisher and Publication Date
_____ Main Characters (only those important to the story line)
_____ Setting - place and time of the story
_____ Plot Summary - a brief summary (not a retelling) of what the story is about and what takes place
_____ Conflict - the problem of the story
_____ Solution or Resolution - how the problem is resolved
_____ Author’s Purpose - why the author wrote the story (to entertain, inform, or persuade)
_____ Tone or Mood - describes how the author wants the reader to feel while reading the story.
Finished Project Checklist:
Writing:
☐Writing is neat and inviting
☐Writing is easily understood.
Quality of Project:
☐Project follows the guidelines.
☐Project is durable and appealing
Interest Evoked:
☐Project demonstrates student’s ability.
☐Project encourages others to read the book.
☐Project attracts others and make them interested in the work.
Creativity:
☐Project is original.
☐Project demonstrates imagination.
☐Unique materials are used to express
ideas.
Thoroughness of Written Information:
☐Project captures the most important information.
☐Project captures the concept/point theauthor made in the book.
Reading Fair Project Step-by-Step Guide
This does not have to be turned in, this is to help you organize your project.
Step 1: Bibliographic Information
Use the title page to identify the bibliographic information.
Title: Name of the book. Make sure the title is underlined or use italics if typing.
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Author: The person who wrote the words or text in a book.
______
Illustrator: The person who contributed the pictures.
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Publisher: The Company that printed and distributed the book.
Copyright Date: The year the book was published. Look for the © symbol in front of the date.
Step 2: Setting
There are 2 parts to a book’s setting.You must include both!
1. TIME
When did the story happen? Be specific!
______
2. PLACE
Where did the story take place? If the story takes place in more than one location, choose only the most important place.
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Step 3: Author's Purpose
Why did the author write the story?
- To entertain (All fiction is written to entertain.)
- To inform (Historical fiction informs.)
- To persuade (Does the book inspire me to do or become something?)
- A combination of the above
The author wrote the book to______.
Step 4: Tone/Mood
How does the author want you to feel when you read the story? (e.g., Sad, happy, scared, curious)
The author wants the reader to feel ______
Step 5: Main Characters
Do not list more than three characters. Write a short description of each character. Use adjectives to describe the characters. Do not tell the story in this step. Characters listed below must be mentioned in the summary.
Name: ______
Short description: ______
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Name: ______
Short description: ______
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Name: ______
Short description: ______
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Step 6: Conflict
What is the main problem in the story? Choose only one problem.
Step 7: Solution/Resolution
How is the problem solved?
Step 8: Plot Summary
DO NOT RETELL THE STORY!
Summarize what happened in the story. Be sure to include each main character you listed in Step 5.
Step 9: Design your Tri-fold Board
Congratulations! The hard part is over; now, the fun begins! Use a standard tri-fold project board that unfolds to be approximately 36” x48”. The sides fold in to make the board stand by itself.
Carefully type of write the story elements in Steps 1-8. Be creative. For example, if your person is a football player, you might what to choose a font like “Impact”.
MAKE SURE THAT THE FONT OR HANDWRITING YOU USE IS EASY TO READ!!
PROPS
Props add interest but must fit in the middle of the display. No items can protrude from the back or top of the tri-fold board. Props can be battery-operated, but you cannot use electrical outlets and/or extension cords. Items cannot be alive, valuable or dangerous. You do not have to display the book but you may if you choose.