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Independent Reading MP2 Requirements:
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Read TWO books in the mystery genre.
Books must be at least 150 pages or more.
Choose books that you have not read before.
Quote project for ONE book of your choice due on OR before JANUARY 25th
Complete Book Bits for any and all other books read (other than the one you
choose for the Quote project). Also due on JANUARY 25th
QUOTE PROJECT
A quote is a phrase, sentence, or passage from another source. These are usually the
words that stick out, make you think, or stay with you even after finishing the book.
Quotes do not need to be words spoken by a character.
Choose a quote from your book that stands out to you. You should consider picking a
quote from an important or interesting part of your book.
You will write three paragraphs about the quote you have chosen.
1. Write down the quote. At the end of the quote, include the author’s last
name and page # in parentheses.
2. Explain how this quote is important to the book. Use specific details from
your book. For example, you may talk about characters, events, or conflicts
that occur. Describe these in detail so that someone who has not read the
book will still understand. (paragraph #1)
3. Explain how this quote relates to your life. Does this quote remind you of an
event or a challenge in your own life or the life of someone you know? Did you
learn a lesson or did your life change afterward? How? Be specific! (paragraph
#2)
4. Explain if you would recommend this book to a friend. Did the story have an
interesting character? A plot that was fun, exciting, mysterious? Who would
be interested in reading this book?
Suggestions:
 As you read and come across quotes that speak to you, move you, or inspire
you, mark it with a post-it or keep a running list of them.
 After you finish reading, look over the list of quotes you found and pick the
one you like the best.
 Remember, your quote does not have be words directly spoken from a
character.
ASSIGNMENT EXAMPLE
May be typed or printed neatly
TITLE: The Sneetches and Other Stories
Author: Dr. Seuss
“With their snoots in the air, they would sniff and they’d snort, we’ll have
nothing to do with the Plain-Belly sort!” (Seuss 4).
Importance to book
The Star-Belly Sneetches feel superior to their Plain- Belly neighbors even
though the only difference between these two groups is a small star on their
bellies. However, this one characteristic is enough to make the Star-Belly
Sneetches treat the Plain-Belly Sneetches with disdain. The Star-Belly
Sneetches refuse to acknowledge the Plain-Belly Sneetches while walking
down the street. In addition, Plain-Belly Sneetches are not invited to picnics or
parties, and the children of the two groups are not permitted to play with one
another.
Relation to life
This quote stood out because it reminds one of the cliques that form in
school. Some individuals believe they are better than others because of
unimportant characteristics like clothes, hairstyles, or accessories. One group
or individual may taunt, tease, or bully another group or individual because of
these superficial differences. Unkind words or gestures may be heard or seen
in the hallways. Just like the Sneetches, certain individuals may stick their
noses in the air around those who may be different. It is important for
everyone to realize that people are generally the same and they should not let
differences come between us.
Recommendation
The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss is a quick, fun read. Its powerful
message about treating others the way you want to be treated is told with
fun, made-up characters in a made-up place, yet uses real-life situations.
Readers will come to see how hurtful words and actions can be when we treat
those who are different from us in an unkind way. Through a valuable and
expensive lesson, The Sneetches find a way to accept one another for who
and what they are. With the rhythmical words of Dr. Seuss, everyone will find
this story entertaining and heartwarming.