Literary Text Reading Homework
*Using the RAFTS Strategy to Promote Critical Thinking*
Role
student
teacher
author
publisher
Audience Format
students
advertisement
magazine article
PowerPoint
glog
news report
letter
Topic
summarizes
recommends
evaluates
announces
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Strong Verb
the novel read by
highlighting key elements
of the story.
As a ___________ create a ______________ for ________________
(role)
(format)
(audience)
that _______________________ _______________________________.
(strong verb)
(topic)
Criteria:
- use your creativity
- include pertinent information about characters/setting/events/problem/solution from the story
- include title & author
Student Name:__________________________________________
*Please attach your assignment to this paper.
DUE DATE:______________
Reading Homework Expectation: In 5th grade, you need to read for at least 20 minutes, four days a week, from an
appropriate level book. For the next two week period, please record each time you read, what you read and the number
of minutes you read below. Using the book you have read, you must complete the assignment on the front of this paper.
Lastly, have your parent sign below stating you have completed your reading homework.
Date
Title of Book
Minutes & # of Pages Read
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Any additional minutes read:__________________
Total Minutes Read: ___________
Your bi-weekly reading
Parent Signature _________________________________________________
calendar is due on: