Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Book Projects and Presentations

Reading Project and Book Presentation Information
¾  SWAS Whitehead

·         Book Requirements
o   At least a Reading Level of 4.0 or higher
     - Check on Scholastic Book Wizard for reading level if unknown
Scholastic Book Wizard
o   Only 1 graphic novel book project a year (can read graphic novels for fun)
o   Try to read a variety of genres for book projects
§  Science Fiction
§  Realistic Fiction
§  Historical Fiction
§  Mystery
§  Action
§  Adventure
§  Non-Fiction
§  Folk/Fairy Tales or Myths
o   Students can earn Genre Badges as they read a variety of genres

·         Book Project Information
o   One book project will be turned in each quarter. 4 total for the year
o   Students will present one of the projects in front of the class
§  Assigned quarter for Book Project Presentation/Book Talk at the bottom
§  Additional information on the book will be required when doing the Book Project Presentation/Book Talk.
·         Students will be given the rubric and additional information for the Book Project Presentation/Book Talk at the start of the quarter they will be presenting
o   Students will choose a different type of Book Project each quarter. They cannot do the same type of project twice.
o   They will receive the directions and rubric for the Book Project at the start of each quarter.
o   Students have all quarter to complete the project with the final due dates below. However, if they finish the project early they can turn it in anytime that quarter.

First Quarter Due Date: October 2nd
Second Quarter Due Date: December 11th
Third Quarter Due Date: March 11th
Fourth Quarter Due Date: June 3rd


  

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