Independent Reading Non-Fiction Book 6th Grade Mrs. Wybensinger/Mrs. Levi 1) SUMMARIES AND VOCABULARY 3 Summaries with one vocabulary word for each. Summaries should talk about the main idea in each third of the book. Each summary should be about a half page long and in MLA format. Each summary is to include one vocabulary word from that section of the book. Each vocabulary needs to include the word, the definition, the original sentence from the book, and a newly created sentence using the word. Make sure the vocabulary word is underlined. *First Summary with 1 vocabulary word is due 12/18 *Second Summary with 1 vocabulary word is due 1/8 *Third Summary with 1 vocabulary word is due 1/15 *Revised copies of all 3 summaries with vocab. need to be turned in with the final project on 1/22 2) QUESTIONS (Due with Final Project: 1/22) Answer all questions found below. All questions must be in complete sentences and typed. Correct grammar is a must. Use as much detail as necessary. Don’t forget MLA format. 1. What is the most interesting part of your book? Describe this event in detail. Why did you choose this book to read? 2. Non-fiction books involve researching events or things that have happened. What research materials did the author use to gather information? Explain. Did the author provide any other research items or materials to help you further understand the topic he/she wrote about? 3. What was the tone of the novel that you read? Was it serious, humorous or informative? Was the tone of the book helpful in conveying the material? Explain using information from you book. 4. Has this event impacted events or ideas in our nation, world, or you on a personal level? Give examples from the book to support your thoughts. Did the information in the non-fiction text help you to discover something new? Were you amazed, saddened or more curious about the topic you read? These are all thoughts you may have while answering this question. 3) BOOK TALK (Oral Presentation- Due with Final Project: 1/22) Give a brief synopsis of the book you have read. Explain why you would or would not recommend this book to other readers. Present vocabulary words at this time. Presentation should be no longer than 5 minutes and will include the following project. 4) PRESENTATION (Due with Final Project 1/22) Pick an important event or idea from your book that has some significance to you. You will be teaching this event or idea to the rest of the class. Your presentation will need to be 8 minutes long. You may use posters, the white board, PowerPoint presentation, Prezi, Animoto, props, or any other materials you may need to “teach” the class. Please remember this is not a speech. You are NOT to read from a paper that you have prepared. As always, you should have an introduction, body and conclusion to your presentation. It may be helpful to create an outline or have note cards to follow. 5) ASSESMENT (Due with Final Project 1/22) You will also need to have some sort of assessment tool to make sure your “class” has some sort of grasp on the lesson. This may be a mini quiz, worksheet, or something similar. You will be graded on your presentation, as well as your visual aide, assessment and general preparedness. I will also need a copy of all PowerPoint’s, etc. Please ask questions if you do not understand. DO NOT wait until the last minute to ask for help. Topic I am teaching to class: ________________________________ Visual Aide I will be using:_________________________________ Class assessment tool: _____________________________________