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A Guide to Second Nine Weeks Reading Bingo
First Response (due 10/31/14): "Sticky Note Scrapbook" (printable)
After reading, pull out your eight best sticky notes. Be sure to mark the page numbers from which you pulled them. Tape or glue them to this scrapbook page and be sure to add two to three complete sentences stating your concluding thoughts about this book. Your thoughts should be focused on your theories and ideas about the text and its characters. This is NOT a summary.
Second Response (due 11/12/14): "Toto"ly Ozsome Book Recommendation (printable)
Your book recommendation must include: title, author, a short synopsis of the plot (give your reader an idea of what the book is about, who the main character is, perhaps information about the setting if it's important, etc.), genre, and your opinion of the book, including why you feel that way. Do NOT include any spoilers!
Third Response (due 11/24/14): Boxes & Bullets Response (printable)
Make a claim about your book! This can be an idea, theory, or thought about a character, their relationships, the setting, the problem or solution, or anything else within your book. Support your claim with three specific pieces of evidence from the text. In a sentence or two, explain how each piece of evidence proves your claim. (NOTE: Claims are not opinions or recommendations, like "This book is funny." Claims can be judgments, like "Georgie is wrong to be jealous", conclusions you've drawn, like "Thomas Edison values different things", or other statements about the text.)
Fourth Response (due 12/8/14): Create a TRIFOLD BROCHURE. Fold a blank piece of paper into thirds. Using text and at least 2 visual features (ex: map, diagram, chart, graph, illustration, photo, etc.), teach your reader about your topic or book. Be sure to include your name, the title of book and author. For FICTION books: Include information about the most important characters, setting, and the plot (problem/goal, solution/resolution, and important events). For NONFICTION books: Include information about the main idea and 3 key supporting ideas. Each of the 3 key ideas should have a few important details supporting it.
Fifth Response (due 1/5/14): Create a PICTURE DICTIONARY of at least 5 words you learned in the book you read. For each word, include your explanation of what the word means, how it was used in the text, and use it in your own sentence. Take a moment to create or find an illustration for each word.
Sixth Response (due 1/12/14): Book Club Meetings: All students are in a book club in class. By coming their meetings prepared (doing the required readings in class) and participating in the discussions & activities at each meeting, every student will receive credit for their sixth book response.
A Guide to First Nine Weeks Reading Bingo
First Response (due 8/29/14): "Book Parts" response (printable)
Use the "PQA" (Put the Question in the Answer) strategy as you complete this to make sure you are writing complete sentences. Be sure to support your thinking with explanation or text evidence.
Use the "PQA" (Put the Question in the Answer) strategy as you complete this to make sure you are writing complete sentences. Be sure to support your thinking with explanation or text evidence.
Second Response (due 9/12/14): Write a letter to either the author, an important character, or Mrs. Nash. Be sure to include your thoughts about the book or character(s) and support your thinking with evidence from the text.
Third Response (due 9/22/14): "Character Map" response (printable)
**Note: This file includes a list of suggested adjectives to consider as "traits". However, many of the words suggested are actually emotion words. In class, we've discussed the key understanding that traits are a part of the character's personality and not a temporary state of mind. If you choose to refer to this page of suggestions, do so with caution.
Fourth Response (due 10/3/14): Design a book jacket for your book. Book jackets have four parts: front cover, back cover, inside left flap and inside right flap. On the front cover, be sure to include the title and author, as well as artwork that reflects the main idea of the story. On the inside left flap, write a short story "blurb". This is a quick synopsis of the story plot that does NOT spoil the story for the reader. (It's purpose is to get the reader interested!) The inside right flap should include information about the author. Often you can find this information in the book you read, but you can also refer to the Internet for more facts. For the back cover, there are many options. Some books feature more artwork or even an extension of the cover art from the front side. Other books have "teasers" that don't really reveal what's going to happen in the book, but hint at the mood or topic of the story. Many books have quotes of recommendation on the back cover. Students can quote themselves, a teacher, a peer, or find quotes online. (Psst! Amazon.com is a great resource for reader opinions!) Get creative and have fun!
Fifth Response (due 10/13/14): "Toto"ly Ozsome Book Recommendation (printable)
Your book recommendation must include: title, author, a short synopsis of the plot (give your reader an idea of what the book is about, who the main character is, perhaps information about the setting if it's important, etc.), genre, and your opinion of the book, including why you feel that way. Do NOT include any spoilers!
Sixth Response (due 10/20/14): "Sticky Note Scrapbook" (printable)
After reading, pull out your eight best sticky notes. Be sure to mark the page numbers from which you pulled them. Tape or glue them to this scrapbook page and be sure to add two to three complete sentences stating your concluding thoughts about this book. Your thoughts should be focused on your theories and ideas about the text and its characters. This is NOT a summary.
