4th Quarter - 60 Choices for a Book Project
(Fiction or Nonfiction - see requirements)
Yipee! The end of the year is finally in sight. I know you are exhausted and tested out by now. So it's time to get back to the JOY of reading... and if you've never had that joy then it's time to discover it! I want you to find a book that you've always wanted to read but never gotten a chance to read. We are also back to free choice - fiction or nonfiction. In this gigantic list of CHOICES for book projects there is something for EVERYONE.
So HAVE FUN!!! Happy reading and creating!
So HAVE FUN!!! Happy reading and creating!
***PLEASE make sure that you realize that NOT doing the project (or doing it poorly) this quarter will raise or lower your grade by up to 5 overall points. For example, a 74% C may become a 69% D. While the project will not raise your grade as much, it does maintain your grade so YOU MUST READ AND DO THE PROJECT!
Step 1 = Book (& Project) Declaration
Step 1 is to complete a book declaration (50 points). This tells me which book AND project you would like approved in advance. It's purpose is for me to make sure that the book you would like to read actually fits the requirements BEFORE you start reading it and working on your project. That way you waste no time. It also allows me to give you further instructions for the project (see comments attached to the grade in Focus) to ensure that you are clear on what will help you get that A! You can still do the project without having completed the declaration but you get a 0% for the declaration and risk your book not being accepted because you weren't paying attention to the requirements. (See project list under Step 2. All items were handed out in class, as well.)
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Due: Mon. 4/3 (A) - Tues. 4/4 (B) (Last date accepted - Tues. 4/11)
Step 2 / The Project: 60 Choices for a Book Project
Instructions / Project List:
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Due: Fri. 5/12 (A) - Thurs. 5/11 (B) (Last date accepted - Fri. 5/19)
How should I pace myself?
(For those of you who would benefit from this
large project being broken down into smaller parts...)
(For those of you who would benefit from this
large project being broken down into smaller parts...)
3/29-4/2: Choose a book that fits the project requirements. (Help picking out a book is next on this webpage.) Also choose a project that you would enjoy AND would go well with your type of book. (Ideas are at the end of this page.) Complete your book declaration and turn it in at the beginning of next week.
4/3 - 4/9: Begin reading the first quarter of your book. Take notes as you go related to your project.
Book declaration DUE: Monday, 4/3 (A) and Tuesday, 4/4 (B);
LAST date accepted: Tuesday, 4/11
4/10 - 4/16: Read the second quarter of your book. Take notes as you go related to your project.
4/17 - 4/23: Read the third quarter of your book. Take notes as you go related to your project.
4/24 - 4/30: Read the last quarter of your book. Take notes as you go related to your project. Gather supplies for your project this week so that you will be ready to start! Ask the teacher any questions you have, related to the project, NOW.
5/1 - 5/7: Complete your project. Refer back to the instructions and grading rubric. GET HELP NOW, if you need it and haven't sought help already.
5/8 - 5/10: Put the finishing touches on your project and turn it in by the end of this week!
Project DUE: Thursday, 5/11 (B) and Friday, 5/12 (A);
LAST date accepted: Friday, 5/19
4/3 - 4/9: Begin reading the first quarter of your book. Take notes as you go related to your project.
Book declaration DUE: Monday, 4/3 (A) and Tuesday, 4/4 (B);
LAST date accepted: Tuesday, 4/11
4/10 - 4/16: Read the second quarter of your book. Take notes as you go related to your project.
4/17 - 4/23: Read the third quarter of your book. Take notes as you go related to your project.
4/24 - 4/30: Read the last quarter of your book. Take notes as you go related to your project. Gather supplies for your project this week so that you will be ready to start! Ask the teacher any questions you have, related to the project, NOW.
5/1 - 5/7: Complete your project. Refer back to the instructions and grading rubric. GET HELP NOW, if you need it and haven't sought help already.
5/8 - 5/10: Put the finishing touches on your project and turn it in by the end of this week!
Project DUE: Thursday, 5/11 (B) and Friday, 5/12 (A);
LAST date accepted: Friday, 5/19
But how do I figure out how many pages to read each night?
(Yes, you're going to need a little math.)
(Yes, you're going to need a little math.)
Refer to the schedule above. You will read a quarter of your book for 4 weeks. Saving one week to just work on the project.
In order to figure out how many pages of your book equals "a quarter," take the total number of pages and divide by 4.
Example: If my book ends on page 312. I type into the calculator 312 ÷ 4. I will then know that I need to read 78 pages each week or every time the schedule above states to read a third of my book.
If you need it broken down further, you can divide the third by how many days you expect to read that week.
Example: If I want to read every day, I would need to divide my quarter by 7 because there are 7 days in the week. This would look like: 78 pages ÷ 7 days = 11.14 (approximately 11 pages a day). However, if I only want to read 4 days out of the week, it would look like: 78 ÷ 4 = 19.5 pages a day for 4 days each week. So you see, you can keep adjusting the formula to fit your needs!
In order to figure out how many pages of your book equals "a quarter," take the total number of pages and divide by 4.
Example: If my book ends on page 312. I type into the calculator 312 ÷ 4. I will then know that I need to read 78 pages each week or every time the schedule above states to read a third of my book.
If you need it broken down further, you can divide the third by how many days you expect to read that week.
Example: If I want to read every day, I would need to divide my quarter by 7 because there are 7 days in the week. This would look like: 78 pages ÷ 7 days = 11.14 (approximately 11 pages a day). However, if I only want to read 4 days out of the week, it would look like: 78 ÷ 4 = 19.5 pages a day for 4 days each week. So you see, you can keep adjusting the formula to fit your needs!
But I hate to read and I've never found a good book so I'm doomed!
Stop being dramatic and look below. :)
Stop being dramatic and look below. :)
Sometimes, picking a good book can be REALLY overwhelming. Have no fear! Here are several resources to help you in this endeavor:
- Ask around
Who? me, Ms. Watanabe (room 116 - she has a really juicy reading section), your other teachers, friends, classmates, the bulletin board in the hall.... Other people read too and may have read a great book!
- Visit your local library (or book store)
Say it with me: The librarian/book attendant is my FRIEND. Seriously, no one becomes a librarian who doesn't love books and they would LOVE to help you find the perfect fit. Go to the circulation desk and ask for help or you can also look to see what's available online.
http://www.jaxpubliclibrary.org/
- Scholastic Book Wizard
So once upon a time you found ONE book that you like and you've never been able to find anything since? Then this is the solution for you! Using the Book Wizard (choose the middle option: "Search for Similar Books") you can enter a book title and get a list back of similar books that you might also enjoy.
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/
- Lexile book search
Worried that a book might be too difficult for you? You can check the lexile of individual books in order to see how much of a challenge (or lack thereof) it will pose for you. You can also plug in your lexile range with the genre (category of book - like fantasy, historical fiction, romance...) you like and the program will give you a list of books that will be just right in interest and ability for you!
https://www.lexile.com
- Teen Reads and Good Reads
What to find out what other teens/people like? Here you go!
http://www.teenreads.com/
https://www.goodreads.com/ Also try: https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/teen
- Ask around
Who? me, Ms. Watanabe (room 116 - she has a really juicy reading section), your other teachers, friends, classmates, the bulletin board in the hall.... Other people read too and may have read a great book!
- Visit your local library (or book store)
Say it with me: The librarian/book attendant is my FRIEND. Seriously, no one becomes a librarian who doesn't love books and they would LOVE to help you find the perfect fit. Go to the circulation desk and ask for help or you can also look to see what's available online.
http://www.jaxpubliclibrary.org/
- Scholastic Book Wizard
So once upon a time you found ONE book that you like and you've never been able to find anything since? Then this is the solution for you! Using the Book Wizard (choose the middle option: "Search for Similar Books") you can enter a book title and get a list back of similar books that you might also enjoy.
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/
- Lexile book search
Worried that a book might be too difficult for you? You can check the lexile of individual books in order to see how much of a challenge (or lack thereof) it will pose for you. You can also plug in your lexile range with the genre (category of book - like fantasy, historical fiction, romance...) you like and the program will give you a list of books that will be just right in interest and ability for you!
https://www.lexile.com
- Teen Reads and Good Reads
What to find out what other teens/people like? Here you go!
http://www.teenreads.com/
https://www.goodreads.com/ Also try: https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/teen
So what would a GOOD project look like?
Check out some of these beauties!
*Don't forget that all projects must show full comprehension though so
some of these projects include a one page explanation paper revealing the role
and significance of the scene or symbol within the context of the book.
Check out some of these beauties!
*Don't forget that all projects must show full comprehension though so
some of these projects include a one page explanation paper revealing the role
and significance of the scene or symbol within the context of the book.