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Supplementary Reading
Project
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For the next ten weeks, you will be required to read a novel (beyond
the novels assigned in class) on your own and complete assigned
projects to demonstrate your understanding of it.

Every Tuesday and Thursday you will have 20 to 25 minutes of class


time to read your novel. The rest of the reading must be done on your
own, on your own time. All projects will be due by Wednesday, April
20, 2011.

Mark Breakdown:
Response Letter: /32

Book Talk: /20

Poem: /10

Reading Log: /10

Independent Reading: /20

Silent Reading: /15

1) Read and Record Accurately:

 Read and record the information on your Supplementary


Reading

 If you read at home, have your reading log confirmed by a


member of your household (preferably a parent/guardian)

 When you read in class, have a classmate sign your reading


sheet

 In-school reading will be between 40 and 50 minutes a week.


This will equal a grade of 5. If you would like to increase your
mark, read at home!

• 20 to 90 minutes at home and your mark is


raised to a 6

• 91 to 149 minutes at home = 7

• 150 to 249 minutes at home = 8

• 250 to 399 minutes at home = 9

• 400+ minutes at home = 10


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2) Composition of Book Letter:

 You are asked to create a book response in the form of a


letter.

 Your book letter should be two pages double spaced.

 This letter should include:

• The titles and authors of any materials you have read

• A brief plot summary (no more than 3 sentences)

• Identifies and supports with evidence your feelings


and reactions about what you have read

• Explains the connections you have made to what you


have read

• Shows that you have a clear understanding of the


themes in your readings

• Gives evidence of some of the writing techniques and


styles you have encountered in your novels

3) Presentation of Book:

 You are asked to give a book talk about your book

 You may only use 50 words (no more, no less) to describe


your book

 You may arrange your words in either a sentence form, or a


string of descriptive words that convey an impression of the
book

 Your presentation will be memorized

4) Composition of a Poem:

 You are asked to compose a short poem indicating exactly


what mark (%) you think you deserve for your Supplementary
Reading efforts this term

 Any questions about forms and conventions of poetry can be


asked of Ms. Lenihan
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In-Class Reading Log:


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Title of Book Author Date Minutes Confirmati


Read on
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s J.K. Rowling August 27 20
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At Home Reading Log:


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Title of Book Author Date Minutes Confirmati


Read on
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s J.K. Rowling August 27 20
Stone
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Reading Tool Kit:


Things to watch out for when reading your novel:

** Use sticky notes when reading. It will help you with your responses
and assignments!

 Reactions

 Connections

 Patterns in the text and events

 Themes / Message

 Writer’s Craft

 Questions

 Vocabulary

 Character Traits

 Figures of Speech

 Conflict

 Predictions / Foreshadowing

 Images that come to mind

 Confusing parts

 Discussion Questions and Ideas

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