Sixth Grade Reading Unit 6
Book Jacket Project: see below for more details.
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Book Jacket Project:
1) Step One: First, plan your cover and write all of your information as a rough copy in your notebook.
2) It will be easier to complete the project if you have the book with you as you are creating.
3) This project will be completed in pencil with markers as an outline.
4) Step Two: Be sure to include the title, author’s name, some drawing and/or symbol of the book, and your name on the front cover.
5) Step Three: Add a very short book review on the front cover.
6) Step Four: Include the title, author’s name, and publishing company on the spine of the book.
7) Step Five: Write a summary of the book on the inside flap of the front cover of the book.
8) Step Six: Write about the author on the back flap of the back cover of the book.
9) Step Seven: On the inside of your book jacket (not on the flap), describe the setting of the story. Add a picture or image to represent the setting.
10) Step Eight: If applicable, on the inside of your book jacket (not on the flap) add a map showing key locations in the book.
11) Step Nine: On the inside of your book jacket, describe one theme of the book.
12) Create a concluding slide.
13) Be as creative as possible.
14) Have fun!
15) PROOFREAD YOUR WORK!!!
- Choose a book that you love.
- Plan and produce a book jacket that will show your expertise and knowledge of the book you have read.
1) Step One: First, plan your cover and write all of your information as a rough copy in your notebook.
2) It will be easier to complete the project if you have the book with you as you are creating.
3) This project will be completed in pencil with markers as an outline.
4) Step Two: Be sure to include the title, author’s name, some drawing and/or symbol of the book, and your name on the front cover.
5) Step Three: Add a very short book review on the front cover.
6) Step Four: Include the title, author’s name, and publishing company on the spine of the book.
7) Step Five: Write a summary of the book on the inside flap of the front cover of the book.
8) Step Six: Write about the author on the back flap of the back cover of the book.
9) Step Seven: On the inside of your book jacket (not on the flap), describe the setting of the story. Add a picture or image to represent the setting.
10) Step Eight: If applicable, on the inside of your book jacket (not on the flap) add a map showing key locations in the book.
11) Step Nine: On the inside of your book jacket, describe one theme of the book.
12) Create a concluding slide.
13) Be as creative as possible.
14) Have fun!
15) PROOFREAD YOUR WORK!!!
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Due Monday, June 3, 2013: Seedfolks Essay.
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Explain Everything Project: SEEDFOLKS, by Paul Fleischman.
Explain Everything iPad Project
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Use the Evernote app to store your data.
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Due Thursday, May 23rd, 2013: SEEDFOLKS Explain Everything Project
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SEEDFOLKS Explain Everything Project:
1) First, plan your slides and type all of your information on the Evernote app.
2) Email your work to yourself. CC to Mrs. Looney. This will save your hard work.
3) Then you may begin your work on the Explain Everything app.
The following slides are mandatory. However, you may add extra slides as well.
4) Slide 1: Create a title slide.
5) Slide 2: Create an introductory slide.
6) Slide 3: Create one slide describing the setting in the beginning of the story. Add a picture or image to represent the setting.
7) Slide 4: Create one slide describing the setting towards the end of the story. Add a picture or image to represent the setting.
8) slide 5: Add a map showing key locations in the book including the city in which the book takes place and a map showing where the vacant lot is located.
9) Slide 6: Choose one of the characters. Create at least one or two slides that describes the character. Go to the BrainyQuote or another website that has an assortment of quotes. Choose a quote that represents the character. Add the quote to your slide. Be sure to write about the lesson that the character learned in the chapter. Add a picture or image to represent the character.
10) Slide 7: Create at least one slide that describes several examples of imagery in the book.
11) Slide 8: Create a slide that describes one theme of the book.
12) Slide 9: Create a concluding slide.
13) Include a powerful topic sentence/claim to begin each new slide of information.
14) Be as creative as possible.
15) Use as many of the features on the Explain Everything app as possible.
16) Use the microphone to record and explain your slides.
17) Have fun!
18) PROOFREAD YOUR WORK!!!
19) Check your writing for correct spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation.
****If we have time we will add this slide to our presentation: Choose one character. Write an ending to their story. Go to the BrainyQuote or another website that has an assortment of quotes. Choose a quote that represents the character. Add the quote to your ending. Add a picture or image to represent the character. Read your ending story on the Explain Everything slide show.
- Read the book SEEDFOLKS by Paul Fleischman.
- Plan and produce a project that will show your expertise and knowledge of the SEEDFOLKS book. Use the Explain Everything app on the iPad to create and display your project.
- BE SURE THAT YOUR FOCUS IS ON THE WRITING PIECE OF YOUR PROJECT. Make sure you have at least 11 slides with much written and visual information.
1) First, plan your slides and type all of your information on the Evernote app.
2) Email your work to yourself. CC to Mrs. Looney. This will save your hard work.
3) Then you may begin your work on the Explain Everything app.
The following slides are mandatory. However, you may add extra slides as well.
4) Slide 1: Create a title slide.
5) Slide 2: Create an introductory slide.
6) Slide 3: Create one slide describing the setting in the beginning of the story. Add a picture or image to represent the setting.
7) Slide 4: Create one slide describing the setting towards the end of the story. Add a picture or image to represent the setting.
8) slide 5: Add a map showing key locations in the book including the city in which the book takes place and a map showing where the vacant lot is located.
9) Slide 6: Choose one of the characters. Create at least one or two slides that describes the character. Go to the BrainyQuote or another website that has an assortment of quotes. Choose a quote that represents the character. Add the quote to your slide. Be sure to write about the lesson that the character learned in the chapter. Add a picture or image to represent the character.
10) Slide 7: Create at least one slide that describes several examples of imagery in the book.
11) Slide 8: Create a slide that describes one theme of the book.
12) Slide 9: Create a concluding slide.
13) Include a powerful topic sentence/claim to begin each new slide of information.
14) Be as creative as possible.
15) Use as many of the features on the Explain Everything app as possible.
16) Use the microphone to record and explain your slides.
17) Have fun!
18) PROOFREAD YOUR WORK!!!
19) Check your writing for correct spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation.
****If we have time we will add this slide to our presentation: Choose one character. Write an ending to their story. Go to the BrainyQuote or another website that has an assortment of quotes. Choose a quote that represents the character. Add the quote to your ending. Add a picture or image to represent the character. Read your ending story on the Explain Everything slide show.
Writing Rubric:
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Fifth and Sixth Grade Independent Reading Project: Due Monday, June 3rd. It is not too early to begin your project. Complete a little bit each week and you will have a fantastic project in the end. Scroll down for more information. Remember to use as many sophisticated words as possible in your project for extra points.
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Independent Reading Project
· Each student is expected to read at least 30 minutes a night for at least five nights a week.
· Each quarter every student will complete a book project utilizing information gathered while reading one of the books approved by Mrs. Looney.
· Choose one of the projects listed on the following pages to complete the requirement for the quarter.
· Be sure to follow the rubric to help receive a great grade!
· After the quarterly project has been accepted and graded, students have the option of completing another book project utilizing a book of the student’s choice. This grade will be given for extra credit.
· Project options:
1) Make a book trailer video. Be sure to include snippets of the theme of the novel. Describe important character traits of the main characters and ways in which the main character has changed throughout the novel. Try using the following iPod apps: In a World, Videolicious, and Vid Rhythm. I am sure there are many more apps that could be helpful. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
2) Create an interview with the main character of the novel. Within the interview, weave the character traits of the main characters. Incorporate the themes of the novel into the interview. Also, include ways in which the main character has changed throughout the novel. You may make this interview into a video. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
3) Choose a song that has a theme that correlates with the theme of the novel. Write an essay that compares the theme of the song with the theme of the book. Be sure to include the lyrics of the song. You may bring in the song or make a music video with introductory dialog that describes the theme of your book. Be sure to include details from the text and the lyrics to support your claims.
4) Write a poem that stems from the information gathered from the book you have read. Be able to explain how the poem correlates to the novel and the theme of the novel. Within the poem, describe important character traits of the main characters and ways in which the main character has changed throughout the novel. Be prepared to recite your poem to the class.
5) Write a song that stems from the information gathered from the book you have read. Be able to explain how your song correlates to the novel and the theme of the novel. Within the song, describe important character traits of the main characters and ways in which the main character has changed throughout the novel. You may make this song into a video. Be prepared to sing your song to the class.
6) Create a timeline depicting how the main character changes and grows over time. Be sure to include how and when influential characters and/or events have entered the main character’s life. You may include important pictures or symbols. In essay form, describe these changes and the ways influential characters and/or events have impacted the main character’s life. Describe the main character’s traits. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
7) Create a diary of the main character of the novel. Within the diary, summarize each of the chapters of the novel. Be sure to weave in the theme of the novel into the diary entries. Also, include ways in which the main character has changed throughout the novel. Describe what the character is thinking and feeling in each chapter. You will need to add your inferences. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
8) Design a “Coming Attraction” poster advertising the book. Include photos and/or drawings of the main character, setting, and theme. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
9) Make a flipbook, comic strip, diorama (shoebox), or PowerPoint describing the main character, character traits, setting, and theme of the book. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
10) Draw a map of the setting of the novel. Write an essay explaining why the setting is an integral part of the novel. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
Write a “mock biography” of the main character from the novel. Be sure to include character traits and the theme of the novel. Also, include ways in which the main character has changed throughout the novel. Be sure to include details from the text to support your clai
· Each student is expected to read at least 30 minutes a night for at least five nights a week.
· Each quarter every student will complete a book project utilizing information gathered while reading one of the books approved by Mrs. Looney.
· Choose one of the projects listed on the following pages to complete the requirement for the quarter.
· Be sure to follow the rubric to help receive a great grade!
· After the quarterly project has been accepted and graded, students have the option of completing another book project utilizing a book of the student’s choice. This grade will be given for extra credit.
· Project options:
1) Make a book trailer video. Be sure to include snippets of the theme of the novel. Describe important character traits of the main characters and ways in which the main character has changed throughout the novel. Try using the following iPod apps: In a World, Videolicious, and Vid Rhythm. I am sure there are many more apps that could be helpful. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
2) Create an interview with the main character of the novel. Within the interview, weave the character traits of the main characters. Incorporate the themes of the novel into the interview. Also, include ways in which the main character has changed throughout the novel. You may make this interview into a video. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
3) Choose a song that has a theme that correlates with the theme of the novel. Write an essay that compares the theme of the song with the theme of the book. Be sure to include the lyrics of the song. You may bring in the song or make a music video with introductory dialog that describes the theme of your book. Be sure to include details from the text and the lyrics to support your claims.
4) Write a poem that stems from the information gathered from the book you have read. Be able to explain how the poem correlates to the novel and the theme of the novel. Within the poem, describe important character traits of the main characters and ways in which the main character has changed throughout the novel. Be prepared to recite your poem to the class.
5) Write a song that stems from the information gathered from the book you have read. Be able to explain how your song correlates to the novel and the theme of the novel. Within the song, describe important character traits of the main characters and ways in which the main character has changed throughout the novel. You may make this song into a video. Be prepared to sing your song to the class.
6) Create a timeline depicting how the main character changes and grows over time. Be sure to include how and when influential characters and/or events have entered the main character’s life. You may include important pictures or symbols. In essay form, describe these changes and the ways influential characters and/or events have impacted the main character’s life. Describe the main character’s traits. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
7) Create a diary of the main character of the novel. Within the diary, summarize each of the chapters of the novel. Be sure to weave in the theme of the novel into the diary entries. Also, include ways in which the main character has changed throughout the novel. Describe what the character is thinking and feeling in each chapter. You will need to add your inferences. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
8) Design a “Coming Attraction” poster advertising the book. Include photos and/or drawings of the main character, setting, and theme. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
9) Make a flipbook, comic strip, diorama (shoebox), or PowerPoint describing the main character, character traits, setting, and theme of the book. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
10) Draw a map of the setting of the novel. Write an essay explaining why the setting is an integral part of the novel. Be sure to include details from the text to support your claims.
Write a “mock biography” of the main character from the novel. Be sure to include character traits and the theme of the novel. Also, include ways in which the main character has changed throughout the novel. Be sure to include details from the text to support your clai
Due Tuesday, May 7th, 2013: Blog, chapter 1, pages 1-3, Kim. Answers the questions on the blog.
Paul Fleischman wrote an inspiring, life-changing novel called Seedfolks.
Read pages 1-3, chapter 1, titled "Kim."
Please respond to the following questions:
- In the first paragraph on page one, Kim thinks, "Might notice me." Why does Fleischman use those three words? What does Kim really mean by those words?
- In the last sentence on page one, Fleischman writes, "My own tears had then come as well, but for a different reason." What can you infer that the different reason is? Use details and quotations from the text to support your inference.
- Fleischman writes on page 2 in the first paragraph, "Then I walked outside to the street." What were the three items that Kim collected? What can you predict Kim will do next with the three items that she had collected?
- What is Kim trying to prove to her father? What characteristics does she want him to see? Use details and quotations from the text to support your claim describing the characteristics that you think Kim would like her father to see.
Due Thursday, April 25, 2013: Each student will post a blog comment answering the questions regarding the perspectives of the narrator of the story in the novel that you are reading. See below for more details. Be sure to check spelling and capitalization before you submit your post.
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