Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School
5th Grade Book Report
One Crazy Summer
By: Rita Williams-Garcia
Students are expected to write (in their own words) a
5 paragraph book report that includes the following:
I. Introduction
-Students were given time in class to work on their Introduction (Paragraph 1of 5). The
teacher provided feedback and they were tasked with finishing up a final draft of the
Introduction as homework. It should be turned in Tuesday, October 27, 2015.
II. Description of main character
-Students were given time in class to work on their ‘Description of Main Character’ in
class Tuesday, October 27th. The teacher provided feedback and students were asked to
finish their final draft of the ‘Description of Main Character’ (Paragraph 2 of 5) as
homework. It should be turned in Wednesday, October 28, 2015.
III. Supporting characters
-Students were given time in class to work on their ‘Supporting Characters’ in class
Tuesday, October 27th. The teacher provided feedback and students were asked to finish
the final draft of the ‘Supporting Characters’ (Paragraph 3 of 5) as homework. It should
be turned in Wednesday, October 28, 2015.
IV. Plot and Setting of the story
-Students will be given time in class to work on their Plot & Setting (Paragraph 4 of 5)
and Conclusion (Paragraph 5 of 5) in class on Wednesday. The teacher will provide
feedback and they will be tasked with finishing up a final draft of the ‘Plot and Setting’
and Conclusion (Paragraphs 4 &5 of 5) as homework. It should be turned in Thursday,
October 29, 2015.
V. Conclusion
-Students will be given time in class to work on their Plot & Setting (Paragraph 4 of 5)
and Conclusion (Paragraph 5 of 5) in class on Wednesday. The teacher will provide
feedback and they will be tasked with finishing up a final draft of the ‘Plot and Setting’
and Conclusion (Paragraphs 4 &5 of 5) as homework. It needs to be turned in Thursday.
Each paragraph should be 6 to 10 sentences minimum.
Original Illustration
***Students will be given time in class on Thursday, October 29, 2015 to create their
illustration. They need to finish whatever is not done for homework, and turn in on
Friday, October 30, 2015.
-Illustration will be an original drawing of your favorite part of the story on a piece
of 8 1/2 by 11 copy or construction paper. No pictures from the cover or
illustrations from the book will be accepted. (***Book report is due by Oct. 30th)
Dodecahedron Panel Project
*Parents: Students were given a total of
12 panels (in class) to create a threedimensional display of the elements for
One Crazy Summer. This project is in
addition to the Book Report. They will
be given time in class to assemble the
panels to create the dodecahedron.
Teachers worked closely with students
on this task in class. All students should
be finished with the information and
drawing tasks. They were asked to
complete any unfinished panels for
Monday night’s homework. They may
use the information in the panels to complete the book report. All panels must be brought
back to class and turned in by Thursday, October 29, 2015. They will be given time in
class to assemble their dodecahedron. Students are not to complete the
Dodecahedron Panel Project at home. We will complete it together as a class. Thank
you so much for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Fifth Grade Team