1st Quarter
Independent Reading
BOOK PROJECT
Night by Elie Wiesel.
This will be a Summative Writing Grade, see rubric on back.
We will go to the bookstore as a class to checkout the novel (School ID card is REQUIRED).
Choose ONE of the following assignments to complete on your independent reading book.
PROJECT OPTIONS:
LEVEL 1-4Reading Log:
Keepa reading log while you read the book. At the end of each reading, complete a reading log entry. At least 12 entries needed. There are only about 110 pages in the book, so stop to complete an entry at least every 9 pages.
EACH entry must include the date you read, the page numbers, the time it took you to read, a brief summary (3-5 sentences), and reflection (at least 2 sentences)with comments/reactionsto what you read. Reflections are required. Project will receive a ZERO without reflections. (Handouts available, or create your own). Include a cover page with the title, author, illustration, and your name, date, and period.
LEVEL 1-5Reading Log:
Keep a reading log while you read the book. At the end of each reading, complete a reading log entry. At least 20 entries needed. Stop to complete an entry at least every 5 pages.
EACH entry must include the date you read, the page numbers, the time it took you to read, a brief summary (5 sentences minimum), and reflection (3 sentences minimum) with comments/reactions to what you read. Reflections are required. Project will receive a ZERO without reflections. (Handouts available, but you cancreate your own log).
Include a unique cover page with the title, author, illustration, and your name, date, and period.
GRADE TEN ACADEMIC STANDARDS ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS READING
3.0 Literary Response and AnalysisNarrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text
1st Quarter
Independent Reading
BOOK PROJECT
LEVEL 5:
______MINIMUM of 20 entries, from start to finish of the book.
______Create your own log (include date of reading, pages read, and reading time).
______Summary content demonstrates analytical understanding of the plot, conflict, and character development in the book (more than 5 sentences in length).
______Reflection content skillfully demonstrates analysis of text (more than 5 sentences). Reflections are REQUIRED. You will receive a “0” if you do include reflections for EACH entry.
______Unique and complete cover page is included.
LEVEL 4:
______Must complete at least 12 entries, from start to finish of the book.
______Include date of reading, reading time, & pages read. Handout available upon request.
______Summary of reading is at least 5 sentences in length.
______Thoughtful reflection of reading is an additional 3 sentences in length. Reflections are REQUIRED. You will receive a “0” if you do include reflections for EACH entry.
______Complete cover page is included.
LEVEL 3:
______Basic attempt of Reading Log (see above).
______Some components are incomplete or missing.
______Incomplete cover page.
GRADE TEN ACADEMIC STANDARDS ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS READING
3.0 Literary Response and AnalysisNarrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text