INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT: REALISTIC FICTION 2014-2015
Name:
Per:
This trimester you will be required to read a realistic fiction novel of your
choice for your independent reading. You will develop your skills in active
reading skills by using the summarizing, questioning, evaluating, and predicting
strategies studied in class. You will also keep a log of new vocabulary found as
you read. Furthermore, you will study different story elements within your
novel. I will check your progress half way through the trimester to ensure that
you are pacing yourself. Bring your book to LA/SS every day (in case you finish
an assignment early). Make use of Homeroom! Choose a book that will challenge and intrigue you!
Citation:
Title of Book
Author
Publisher
City of Publication
Date of Publication
Use this information to write a correct bibliography citation in the box below:
Important Dates:
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Check book selection - Must bring book and packet signed by parent
Parent Signature:
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Mid-point check. You should be completed with at least half of your reading and half of
the packet by this date.
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Completed packet due. Have it ready to hand in at the start of class
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Challenge Date (optional): Share your review of the book that you read with the class.
Prepare a two paragraph review (spoiler free) of your realistic fiction book.
Scoring Guide:
Active Reading
Strategies
Book Selected/Parent Signature
Correct Citation of Book
Midpoint Check
Vocabulary
Summarizing
Questioning
Evaluating
Predicting
Double-Journal Entry
Theme
Total Score
Points Possible
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
50 points
Points Earned/ Comments
INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT: REALISTIC FICTION 2014-2015
Goal Setting!
Set a goal for this Independent Reading Project. Make sure your goal is specific! DO NOT WRITE A GOAL THAT
SAYS YOU WANT A SPECIFIC GRADE!
My reading goal for this Independent Reading Project is
Independent Reading Schedule
“Procrastination is the thief of time!”—Edward Young
1. My due date is
.
2. I would like to be finished with my reading by
.
3. There are
days between today and the date I wrote in #2.
4. There are
pages in my book.
5. Divide the number you wrote down in question #4
down for question #3
.
with the number you wrote
6. Write down the answer to question #5 here
. This is the number of
pages you will need to read each day to finish your reading by your goal date.
*Remember to work on your packet and active reading notes every day too. Don’t leave it
until the last minute!
INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT: REALISTIC FICTION 2014-2015
Vocabulary (5 points)
As you read, find ten challenging words. These should be words that are new to you or words that are
used
in a new way for you. Write the word in column one. Copy down the sentence where the word came from. Make
sure to include the page number. Define the word. Finally, draw and color, or paste a concrete or abstract picture of the word or
one that relates to the word in the third column.
Word
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sentence & pg #
Definition
Picture
INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT: REALISTIC FICTION 2014-2015
Active Reading Strategy: Summarizing (5 points)
As you read your book,
select two chapters to summarize.
Use the IVF strategy to write a
summary statement for each of your
selected paragraphs.
I
V
F
Identify the Chapter
Verb
Finish
I
V
F
Identify the Chapter
Verb
Finish
Write out the sentence:
Write out the sentence:
INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT: REALISTIC FICTION 2014-2015
Active Reading Strategy: Questioning
(5points)
As you read your book, select two chapters and write clarifying questions about them. If you
do not have questions about the chapter, write questions that others might have after reading
those chapters. As you read further, try to answer the questions. If you cannot answer the
questions, explain why.
Chapter
Question
Answer/Explanation
INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT: REALISTIC FICTION 2014-2015
Active Reading Strategy: Prediction (5 points)
As you read your book, select two chapters and write predictions about the story. Use evidence
from the text to support why you made those predictions.
Chapter
Prediction
Supporting Evidence
INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT: REALISTIC FICTION 2014-2015
Active Reading Strategy: Evaluating (5 points)
As you read your book, select two chapters) and write opinions about what is happening in the
story. Use specific evidence from the text to support opinions.
Chapter
Event or Quote
Your Opinion on the Event or Quote
INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT: REALISTIC FICTION 2014-2015
Double-Journal Entry (5 points)
Find and copy down lines from the novel that reveal something about a turning point, the
setting, a main character, and a central conflict in the novel. Then explain why these lines
are important.
Quote
Pg #:
Turning point
Pg #:
Setting
Pg #:
Character
Pg #:
Conflict
My thoughts on why this quote is important to
the novel.
INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT: REALISTIC FICTION 2014-2015
Theme (5 points)
Use this space to take notes on THEME. Write down a major theme from your book in the center box. In
the “Quote” bubbles, record lines from the text that support your theme. Then, explain how those direct
quotes support your theme.
Explanation/Analysis
Page #:
Quote:
THEME:
Page #:
Quote:
Explanation/Analysis