Reading Memo I. To: Ms. Garcia From: Your Name Date: The date you begin writing your memo Re: Type of book, book title, author, and pages read (page # - page #) Example: Fiction Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry (pages 33-160) II. Summary (use your sticky notes to take bulleted notes) (5-7 sentences) Your summary should cover the main events of what you read for the week. There is a writing frame on the back. You do not have to use it, but it is there if you need it. III. Vocabulary While reading during the week: 1. Identify three words you are unfamiliar with (or not fully comfortable using) and write the word and the page number on your sticky note. When completing your reading memo: 1. Write the word, sentence, and page number (do not forget proper punctuation). 2. Write the part of speech and definition of the word. 3. Look up two synonyms for the word. 4. Create two new sentences using the unfamiliar word. One sentence can come from an online source (e.g. Dictionary.com, Merriam-Webster.com). The other must be your own attempt (feel free to use another form of the word). Underline the word. Example: 1. Perceive: “Now, for the first time, Kira began to perceive the vastness from which the Singer created his song.” – p. 94 2. POS: verb Definition: to become aware of, know, or identify by means of senses 3. Note, discover 4a. We must also look in the mirror and try to understand how others perceive us. 4b. Our perception of the world around us shapes who we become and the choices we make. IV. Illustration (1/2 page) Identify an important scene or symbol from your reading and create a picture of it. Drawings can be hand drawn or imported images from an online source (you do not need to cite your source). V. Rationale (5-7sentences) Explain your drawing in detail. Tell why you believe it is an important part of this week’s reading. Reading Memo Format: 1) Memos should be typed. (If this is an issue, see me.) 2) Memos should contain few errors in grammar and spelling. 3) Sections I, II, and III should be on the front of your memo; sections IV and V should be on the back of your memo. 4) MLA heading is not required. 5) Title your memo with “Reading Memo” and follow the formatting of these instructions. Due Date: ___________________________ Summary Writing Frame Remember: a summary is not the place for small details; stick with larger plot-driving events. The book __________________________ by ____________________ centers around book title author __________________________, the protagonist. It takes place _________________________, and the protagonist’s name (main character) name the setting/location conflict that moves the story forward is _______________________________________. One important identify one major conflict so far (internal or external) development that happens as the characters try to resolve the conflict is ___________________________. identify one major plot-driving event A second important event that takes place in the story is _________________________________. identify another significant development Another event that helps shape the story is _______________________________________. At the end of identify another plot-driving occurrence this week’s reading, ____________________________________________________. explain how this week’s reading ended