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7th Grade Reading Program
Overview: As a 7th grade student in my class, you will be expected
to have a novel with you daily in class and read for a minimum of 20
minutes per day. As you complete each novel, you will complete an
assignment from a list of projects that relate to your reading. You will
be required to complete one of the projects from the list, in addition to an
interactive reading log. You will receive the project list to choose from each
quarter.
This reading program is meant to encourage your independent reading. You will
have the opportunity to choose the novels that you would like to read for the
quarter. In addition to outside reading, we will also be reading novels in class. Be
careful when you select your reading choices. You may not choose any books that
are on the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade lists, have been made into movies, or that you have
previously read. All novels must be approved by the specific due date each
quarter.
All of your work will be handed in to the assigned file folder, and project deadlines
will be given each quarter. It is your responsibility to not procrastinate on your
projects and be aware of due dates. All projects will be worth 50 points, and
quality of work will be graded as well as comprehension of book read.
Since reading helps build vocabulary and improves reading skills, I will provide you
with at least 5-10 minutes of reading every day. This means that you must bring
your novel to class each day. If you need help selecting a book, I will be
happy to help you on your time. You may check out a book from me, but
you must plan your time accordingly and do it on your own time. It is
your responsibility to have a book in class each day!
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Project Requirements
Quarter 1
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Book Talk: Create a PowerPoint and present to the class
(presentation should be no longer than 3 minutes). It should
include a character analysis for each character (major &
minor), timeline, plot structure (include rising action, climax,
falling action, theme, setting, conflict etc.) and a book review
stating if you liked the book and why. Specific project
expectations and grading rubric will be given.
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“Dear Diary”: Students create a diary or journal and write at
least five entries that might have been written by a character
in the book. The entries should share details about the story
that will prove that you read the book.
Brochure: Create a computer-generated brochure for your
novel. It must contain all story elements: title, author,
setting, characters, plot, main events, theme of story as well
as pictures and graphics.
Book in a Bag (an envelope, oatmeal box, etc): Select a
book report container and decorate it to convey some of the
major details, elements or themes found in your book. Inside
your container, include 10 questions based on the book, along
with answer key. Five of the questions can be about general
content and the other five must require higher level thinking
(more than a single word response). Include a 10 word glossary
of unfamiliar words from the book and 5 important objects
that are connected to the story.
One Sentence Summary: Student will create a book that
summarizes each chapter by a single sentence and illustrates
the sentence. If you need help with summarizing, make sure
to answer the questions: who, what, where, why, when and how.
Quarter 2
Choose
only one
project!!
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Quarter 3
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Tic Tac Toe Project Board (Choose 3 in a row). This will be
provided to you at the beginning of the 3rd quarter.
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Write a Letter to the Author/Subject: After reading your
book, share your reactions to the book in a letter written to
its author or the person your book was about. This letter
must follow correct business format, be at least one page in
length and be typed.
In the News: Create a front page of a newspaper that tells
about events and characters in the book. Remember to include
the 5W’s and an H (who, what, where, when, why & how). This
should include articles as well as illustrations.
Interview a Character Create 10 questions you would like to
ask the person from your book. Write a response from the
point of view of that person. The questions and answers
should provide information that shows you read the book.
Brochure: Create a computer-generated brochure for your
novel. It must contain information regarding your subject
such as: title, author, key information and facts regarding
their life as well as pictures and graphics.
Quarter 4
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Choose
only one
project!!
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Due Dates:
Q1 Book Project due:_______________________________________
Q2 Book Project due:_______________________________________
Q3 Book Project due:_______________________________________
Q4 Book Project due:_______________________________________