Title of Book

Picture of Book

Partner Reading Resources

Project Rubric

Date Finished?

Assignment

Sign-out Slip Letter to Partner Reading Plan with Signatures Pre-Reading Discussion Section Work Vocabulary Words Comprehension ?’s Inferences Predicting Reader’s Response Character Connection Study Illustrate Setting

Point Value

5 25 20 40 150

(30 pts. each)

50 40

Report and Recommendation Cumulating Project Proposal Cumulating Project Total

50 20 100 500

Points Received

Project Rubric

Date Finished?

Assignment

Sign-out Slip Letter to Partner Reading Plan with Signatures Pre-Reading Discussion Section Work Vocabulary Words Comprehension ?’s Inferences Predicting Reader’s Response Character Connection Study Illustrate Setting Total

Point Value

1 5 4 8 30

(6 pts. each)

10 8 64

Points Received

Book Sign Out Slip

Title ____________________________________________ Author ___________________________________________ Number of copies __________________________________ Conditions of books _________________________________ Return date _______________________________________ The books in our partner reading collection are important to our class. Please handle the books gently and take care of them. All books should be returned in the same condition they were borrowed in.

Student Signature __________________________________ Title ____________________________________________ Author ___________________________________________ Number of copies __________________________________ Conditions of books _________________________________ Return date _______________________________________ The books in our partner reading collection are important to our class. Please handle the books gently and take care of them. All books should be returned in the same condition they were borrowed in.

Student Signature __________________________________

Letter to Partner

Your Name Street Address City, State Zip Code Date Dear _________, (indent) Paragraph #1: Explain about the Partner Reading Project and why you would like to be involved in it.

(indent) Paragraph #2: Ask him/her to be your partner. Give two reasons why you would like to do this project with them.

(indent) Paragraph #3: Make a commitment to work hard and have fun while completing this project.

Sincerely, Your Name (signed) Your Name (printed) Give your letter to your partner to read, and then place it in the packet to be graded.

Reading Plan

Mark when each section of the book will be read. Perhaps you want to write specific chapters or pages in each box.

Mark when you will have assignments completed in each box.

Schedule times to meet with your partner and discuss readings/work on assignments.

Plan time to work on your culminating project.

Ask _______ for help filling in the dates on the calendar.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Student Signature ________________________________ Student Signature ________________________________

Pre-Reading Discussion

Meet with your partner and preview the book. Look at the covers, read the chapter titles and check out any illustrations.

Now it’s time to write a 3 paragraph essay about your pre reading thoughts.

(indent) First paragraph: Start with a strong hook. Talk about what attracted you to the book, giving at least three details. Had you heard of this author before? Did the cover illustration pull you in? Is it part of a series that you like? Did a friend recommend it to you?

(indent) Second paragraph: What do you know about this book? Give at least three thoughts. What genre do you think it is? What do you think the plot will be about? Where do you think the story takes place? Do you know any of the characters’ names? (indent) Third paragraph: Make three connections between the book and yourself. Are you interested in the genre or plot of the book? Do you have anything in common with the author? Do you live in the area where the book takes place? Are you like any of the characters? Finish it up with a ‘wow’ sentence!

Include a perfect final copy of this essay in your folder.

Section Work

Divide your book into five sections. Complete one of the following activities for each section. You do not have to go in order-any activity may be done with any section, as long as you complete them all!

Vocabulary: Choose 4 new words from your reading. Write your own definition of the word based on it’s use in the text (context clues).

Look up the word in a dictionary and write the definition.

Write a new sentence using the word.

Comprehension: Write 3 easy comprehension questions (thin questions).

Write 3 deep thinking questions (thick questions). Write answers for the questions.

Inferences: Find 3 places where you think the author expects you to infer or draw conclusions. For each inference, write the author’s sentence(s), then write a sentence or two of your own about what you infer from the reading.

Prediction: Write 4 sentences predicting what will happen to the main character(s), as well as what will happen in the plot in the next section (not the entire book).

Reader’s Connection: Write four sentences that tell of a time when you connected with the story. Start your paragraph like this: “I felt (your feeling) when ___________________.

Vocabulary

Choose 4 new words from your reading. Write your own definition of the word based on it’s use in the text (context clues).

Look up the word in a dictionary and write the definition.

Write a new sentence using the word.

Word #1: ________________________________________ Your Definition: ______________________________________ Dictionary’s Definition: ________________________________ Your Sentence: ______________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Word #2: ________________________________________ Your Definition: ______________________________________ Dictionary’s Definition: ________________________________ Your Sentence: ______________________________________ ___________________________________________________

Vocabulary, cont.

Word #3: ________________________________________ Your Definition: ______________________________________ Dictionary’s Definition: ________________________________ Your Sentence: ______________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Word #4: ________________________________________ Your Definition: ______________________________________ Dictionary’s Definition: ________________________________ Your Sentence: ______________________________________ ___________________________________________________

Comprehension

Write 3 easy comprehension questions (thin questions).

Write 3 deep thinking questions (thick questions). Write answers for the questions.

Thin Question #1: ___________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Answer: ___________________________________________ Thin Question #2: ___________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Answer: ___________________________________________ Thin Question #3: ___________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Answer: ___________________________________________

Comprehension, cont.

Thick Question #1: ___________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Answer: ___________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Thick Question #2: ___________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Answer: ___________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Thick Question #3: ___________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Answer: ___________________________________________ __________________________________________________

Inference

Inferring means the author wants you to think a thought without actually TELLING you that you should think that thought. If they say that someone was dripping with sweat and breathing heavily while wearing a sweat suit, you would INFER the character had just gone running.

Find 3 places where you think the author expects you to infer. For each inference, write the author’s sentence(s), then write a sentence or two of your own about what you infer from the reading.

Sentence #1: _______________________________________ __________________________________________________ I inferred: _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Sentence #2: _______________________________________ __________________________________________________ I inferred: _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Sentence #3: _______________________________________ __________________________________________________ I inferred: _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

Predictions

What will happen to the characters in the next section? What will happen to the plot line? Write four predictions below, using complete sentences.

Prediction #1: _______________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Prediction #2: _______________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Prediction #3: _______________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Prediction #4: _______________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

Reader’s Connection

Write four sentences that tell of a time when you connected with the story. Start your paragraph like this: “I felt (your feeling) when ___________________.

I felt __________________ when _____________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ I felt ___________________ when _____________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ I felt __________________ when ______________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ I felt __________________ when _____________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

Character Connection

Choose a main character from your book: _________________ While reading, list at least 6 character traits for this character: Trait #1: ___________________________ Trait #2: ___________________________ Trait #3: ___________________________ Trait #4: ___________________________ Trait #5: ___________________________ Trait #6: ___________________________ Bonus Trait: _________________________ Bonus Trait: _________________________ Now turn this page over and use these traits to complete the chart.

Character Connections, cont.

Choose three character traits to work with and write them in the center column. Under ‘Me’, talk about how you do or don’t exhibit that trait. Under ‘Character’, talk about how that character exhibits that trait using details from the book.

Me Trait Character

Example:

I am not greedy and share whenever I can. I bought a package of 10 erasers, and only kept one for myself. I gave the rest to 9 of my friends.

Greedy My character was very greedy. When he went to dinner at his neighbor’s house, he took the very best pork chop and ate two desserts.

Illustration

Choose your favorite scene from the story and create an illustration. This illustration should reflect a main event, an important conflict (problem) or the climax (the turning point) of the story.

Use the following 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. Cover the entire paper with your illustration. Your picture can be created with any media you choose. You may draw with pen, pencil, colored pencil or crayon. You may cut pieces from magazines or other materials. You may use paint or pastels. Get creative!

Report and Recommendations

PLEASE DO NOT ASK HOW LONG THIS PART SHOULD BE. KEEP WRITING UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED THE ASSIGNMENT The title and the author of the book should appear as a heading at the top of the page.

The first sentence should include the title of the book, the author’s name, and the central idea.

Example: Nim’s Island, by Wendy Orr, is the story of a girl who is fending for herself on a volcanic island that she calls home while her dad is off studying plankton. Interest your readers by including a striking statement or a quotation from the book or one of the characters.

Include the time and the setting. Be as accurate as you can.

Include a main idea sentence which indicates how you intend to tell about the book.

Example: Nim is used to being on her own, but when trouble arrives on the island, she uses the help of all of her friends.

Describe each main character in one or two sentences.

Summarize the main idea of the book (First, Next, Then, Last). Feel free to use the summaries you wrote in your section work to help with this part. State your opinion of the book and your reason for it.

Decided if you would recommend this book or not. Tell who you would recommend it to.

Put your perfect report in this folder when it is complete.

Culminating Project Proposal

Names: ________________________________________ Date Submitted: _____________________________________ Book Title: ________________________________ Your project idea: ____________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Why this is a good project for your book: _________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Approved by Mrs. ______: ____________________________ Need more information: _______________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

Culminating Project Ideas

Construct a diorama (three-dimensional scene which includes models of people, buildings, plants, and animals) of one of the main events of the book. Include a written description of the scene.

Create puppets that look like the characters in the book.

Create a mini newspaper that fits the plot of your book.

Plan a birthday celebration for one of the characters in the story. Write a paper with one paragraph telling about the theme and location, one paragraph telling about the food and music, one paragraph telling about gifts and games, and, one paragraph telling about the party attendees. Make sure that the party is realistic based on the book.

Make a time line of all the events in the book.

Learn something about the environment in which the book takes place and write a 2 page report on the new information you have learned. Include references.

Make a Venn diagram comparing this book to another. Include at least 25 details from each book. Make sure to use setting details, main character traits, main idea, problems, etc.

Write a letter to the main character of your book asking questions, protesting a situation, and/or making a complaint and/or a suggestion. Make sure to use at least 3 details from the book to prove your point. Make a mobile using a coat hanger. Make sure to include all of the story features.

Research and tell a brief biography about the author. (3 paragraphs) Think of a new adventure for the main character. Create an advertising poster for the sequel. Rewrite the story as a picture book. Use simple vocabulary so that it may be enjoyed by younger students.

Culminating Project Ideas, cont.

Make a "wanted" poster for one of the characters or objects in your book. Include the following: (a) a drawing or cut out picture of the character or object, (b) a physical description of the character or object, (c) the character's or object's misdeeds (or deeds?), (d) other information about the character or object which is important, (e) the reward offered for the capture of the character or object, (f) who is offering the reward.

If the book you read involves a number of locations within a country or geographical area, plot the events of the story on a map. Make sure the map is large enough for us to read the main events clearly. Attach a legend to your map. Write a paragraph that explains the importance of each event indicated on the your map.

Tape an interview with one of the characters in the book you read. Pretend that this character is being interviewed by a magazine or newspaper reporter. Be sure to write a script before taping. You will be both the interviewer and the interviewee. You will have to switch from chair to chair as you ask and answer the questions.