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Prove It! Reading Project Rubric D (10-­‐11) 0pts C (12-­‐14) 1pt Fiction Story Elements -­‐characters -­‐setting -­‐problem -­‐solution Nonfiction 1 I included only 1 of the story elements. B (15-­‐17) 2pts 2 I included 2 of the story elements. 1 I included 1-­‐2 supporting details. 1 My main idea is not present in Summarization first sentence, contains some details not in Plot of the text sequential order, and no conclusion. Connections 1 I attempt 1 connection that doesn’t help to understand the text. Questions Before During After Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? •
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Organization and Neatness 2 My main idea is unclear with 1-­‐2 supporting details. 2 My main idea is unclear, most important details are missing, ideas are not in sequential order, and no conclusion present. 2 I explain my connection, but do not explain how it helps to understand the text. 1 2 I included 1 I included 2 question. questions. One question being thoughtful. 1 2 My work appears My work is sloppy and presented in an unorganized. It is organized way but hard to know may be hard to what information read at times. goes together. Total: _____ / 20 3 I included 3 of the story elements. A (18-­‐20) 3pts 4 I included all 3 of the story elements. 3 I stated the main idea with 3 supporting details. 3 I included a main idea in the first sentence, some important details in sequential order, and a conclusion is attempted. 4 I clearly stated the main idea with 4 supporting details. 4 I clearly stated the main idea in the first sentence. I included all the important details in sequential order, transitions, and a thoughtful conclusion. 3 4 I somewhat explain I clearly explain how my connection how my connection helps to understand helps to the text. understand the text. 3 I included 3 questions. Two questions being thoughtful. 4 I included at least 3 thoughtful questions before, during, and after reading. 3 My work is presented in a neat and organized way that is usually easy to read. 4 My work is presented in a neat, clear, and organized fashion that is easy to read. Grade: ________ Name: ________________________ # ______
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Poster Advertisement
Make a poster advertising the text you have just read!
Be sure to include: Materials you may need: p Title • Computer (you may p Author and (if present) Illustrator create this all on the p Summarization of the text (main events from computer) beginning, middle, and end) • Poster paper (any p Main Characters color) p Setting • Scissors p Problem • Glue or tape p Solution • Writing utensil • Decorations (pictures, p Connection (textàtext, textàself, or textàworld) photographs, stickers, p Questions (from beginning, middle, and end events) etc.) Sample: Characters: Sarah Hartwell and Mr. Hartwell Setting: present story takes place at the Hartwell home and school Questions: 1. In the beginning, w hy does Sarah not want to go to school? 2. Will Sarah be excited to go to school eventually? 3. Why does the author decide to hide Sarah’s identity until the end of the story? Summarization: nervous and anxious feelings about the first d ay of school, This is a story about the with a surprising twist at the end. At the beginning of the story, Sarah refuses to get out of bed to go to her new school. She imagines her new classroom w here a paper airplane is flying and a boy is pulling his neighbor’s pigtails. After some persuasion, Mr. Hartwell convinces Sarah to get out of bed, to have some toast, and to go to her new school to meet her new friends. When she arrives at school, the Principal cheerfully welcomes Sarah and takes her to her new classroom w here she is introduced as “Mrs. Sarah Jane Hartwell,” the new teacher. The author does some foreshadowing to hint that Sarah may be an adult, but her face is always hidden until she is revealed as the new classroom teacher at the end of the story. Connection: This reminds me of my first day of school. It was in August of 2010. I was having the same nervous and anxious feelings like Mrs. Hartwell. I remember feeling my palms sweating and my heart racing as I anticipated for my new class to arrive. Other teachers I spoke to w ere experiencing the same feelings. Mrs. Hartwell’s feelings w ere completely normal for anyone beginning a near year at school. Name: ________________________ # ______
Date: _____________________
Commercial
Create a 1-­‐5 minute TV commercial about your text. Be sure to include: p Title p Author and (if present) Illustrator p Summarization of the text (main events from beginning, middle, and end) p Characters p Setting p Problem p Solution p Connection (textàtext, textàself, and textàworld) p Questions (from beginning, middle, and end events) Materials you may need: Camera Book or picture of book Sample book commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESCsPserMKw Name: ________________________ # ______
Date: _____________________
NEWSPAPER
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Write a newspaper article that answers the 5 W’s (who, what where, when, and why) about your text
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a g e Create a collage from magazine, photos, and/or clip art that illustrates and describes your text. Be sure to include a picture for each: p Title p Author and (if present) Illustrator p Summary of the story (pictures for beginning, middle, and end events) p Characters p Setting p Problem p Solution p Connection (textàtext, textàself, or textàworld) p Questions (from beginning, middle, and end events) Sample: Front Materials you may need: Computer (you may create this all on the computer) Poster paper (any color) Scissors Glue or tape Writing utensil Decorations (pictures, photographs, stickers, etc.) Back
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Illustration
Draw a detailed illustration that shows an important idea or scene from your text. Be sure to include a description on the back of the: Materials you may need: • Computer (you may p Title create this all on the p Author and (if present) Illustrator p Summary of the story (describe the main events from computer) • Poster paper (any beginning, middle, and end) color) p Characters • Scissors p Setting • Glue or tape p Problem • Writing utensil p Solution • Decorations (pictures, photographs, stickers, p Connection (textàtext, textàself, or textàworld) etc.) p Questions (from beginning, middle, and end events) Sample: Front COMIC
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COMIC STRIP
Create a comic strip of that best describes the main events of your text. Be sure to include a picture for each: Materials you may need: • Computer (you may p Title create this all on the p Author and (if present) Illustrator computer) p Summary of the story (pictures for beginning, • Poster paper (any color) middle, and end events) • Scissors p Characters • Glue or tape p Setting • Writing utensil p Problem • Decorations (pictures, p Solution photographs, stickers, etc.) p Connection (textàtext, textàself, or textàworld) p Questions (from beginning, middle, and end events) Sample: Or create your own at this website: http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/ Name: ________________________ # ______
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SONG Write original lyrics (to a familiar tune) that summarizes the main events or facts from your book. Be sure to include each item in song: Materials you may need: • Computer (you may create this all on p Title the computer) p Author and (if present) Illustrator • Paper p Summary of the story (from • Writing utensil beginning, middle, and end events) p Characters p Setting p Problem p Solution p Connection (textàtext, textàself, or textàworld) p Questions (from beginning, middle, and end events) Sample: Song title “ __________________ ” Written by ____________________ Tune from __(real song title)___ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Name: ________________________ # ______
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Interview
Interview the author or a main character from the book and ask questions about each main event or important point. Be sure to include: p Title p Author and (if present) Illustrator p Summary of the story (from beginning, middle, and end events) p Characters p Setting p Problem p Solution p Connection (textàtext, textàself, or textàworld) p Questions (from beginning, middle, and end events) Materials you may need: • Computer (you may create this all on the computer) • Paper • Writing utensil Ask specific questions that include details from the story. Avoid general questions such as “Who were the main characters?” and “What was the problem in the story?” Sample Script: Your name: ________________________ is interviewing ______________________ about the story _____________________________ written by __________________________ In the beginning, how did you decide to have the story take place ___________________? In the middle, why did the character do ______________________? In the end, how did the character feel after _______________________________? This story reminded me of (your connection), what connections did you make to this story? And so on… Name: ________________________ # ______
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Article
Locate and bring another text that relates to or extends your knowledge about your book or article. This text can be from a book, magazine, newspaper, or online resource. Be sure to include: Materials you may need: • Computer (you may p Title create this all on the p Author and (if present) Illustrator computer) p Summary of the story (from beginning, middle, and • Paper end events) • Writing utensil p Characters p Setting p Problem p Solution p Article Connection (textàtext, textàself, or textàworld) p Questions (from beginning, middle, and end events) Sample: Front Back Title: “_____________________” Author: _________________ Illustrator: __________ Summary: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
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JOURNAL Write a journal entry that describes your thoughts/feelings as you read from the beginning, middle, and end of the text. Be sure to include: Materials you may need: • Computer (you may p Title create this all on the p Author and (if present) Illustrator computer) p Summary of the story (from beginning, middle, and • Paper end events) • Writing utensil p Characters p Setting p Problem p Solution p Article Connection (textàtext, textàself, or textàworld) p Questions (from beginning, middle, and end events) Sample: Title: “First Day Jitters” Author: Julie Danneberg Illustrator: Judy Love This is a story about the nervous and anxious feelings about the first day of school, with a surprising twist at the end. At the beginning of the story, Sarah refuses to get out of bed to go to her new school. Why does Sarah not want to go to school? I know I felt nervous on the first day of school but I was also excited to go. Will she eventually be excited to go to school? Further into the story, she imagines her new classroom where a paper airplane is flying and a boy is pulling his neighbor’s pigtails. This part was funny because I’ve never seen people behave like that in school! I think it’s funny how the author uses exaggerations to add humor to the character of Sarah. Finally, after some persuasion, Mr. Hartwell convinces Sarah to get out of bed, to have some toast, and to go to her new school to meet her new friends. When she arrives at school, the Principal cheerfully welcomes Sarah and takes her to her new classroom where she is introduced as “Mrs. Sarah Jane Hartwell,” the new teacher. The author does some foreshadowing to hint that Sarah may be an adult, but her face is always hidden until she is revealed as the new classroom teacher at the end of the story. Why does the author decide to hide Sarah’s identity until the end of the story? Maybe it’s because she wants the reader to really go back and think about the way Sarah behaves to realize that teachers and students can have the same feelings even if they are completely different people. This reminds me of my first day of school. It was in August of 2010. I was having the same nervous and anxious feelings like Mrs. Hartwell. I remember feeling my palms sweating and my heart racing as I anticipated for my new class to arrive. Other teachers I spoke to were experiencing the same feelings. Mrs. Hartwell’s feelings were completely normal for anyone beginning a near year at school. Name: ________________________ # ______
Date: _____________________
POEM Write a poem about your text. You may write a poem all about the characters. You may write a poem all about the questions or feelings you had throughout the text. You may even write a poem about a connection you made to the text. Whichever poem you decide to write, be sure to have the Materials you may need: rest on the back: • Computer (you may create this all on the p Title computer) p Author and (if present) Illustrator p Summary of the story (from beginning, middle, and • Paper • Writing utensil end events) p Characters p Setting p Problem p Solution p Article Connection (textàtext, textàself, or textàworld) p Questions (from beginning, middle, and end events) Sample: Front Back Title: “_____________________” Author: _________________ Illustrator: __________ Summary: ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
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Timeline Create a timeline of the main events from the beginning, middle and end of story. Be sure to include: Materials you may need: • Computer (you may p Title create this all on the p Author and (if present) Illustrator computer) p Summary of the story (from beginning, middle, and • Paper end events) • Writing utensil p Characters p Setting p Problem p Solution p Article Connection (textàtext, textàself, or textàworld) p Questions (from beginning, middle, and end events) Sample: Title: “____________________” Author: ____________________ Illustrator: ______________________ Beginning Middle End question question question Beginning Middle End My summary summary summary Connection Name: ________________________ # ______
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