Paragraph Plans for Honors Book Project
Remember that this is a PLAN for your paragraph. It should have ideas and phrases on it, not complete sentences.
There are examples of 2 paragraphs and of a completed plan on page R7 in your spiral.
Topic: Paragraph #1- From which scene or event in the book did you learn the most about the time
period in history? Describe the scene or event in one complete paragraph. Be sure to include:
1- what happened in the scene
2- which characters were involved
3- what you learned about the historical period
Introduction Sentence: Include the title of the book.
Which scene taught you the
most about the time period?
Explain- what happened in the scene? (elaborate and give details)
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Which characters were
involved in the scene you
chose?
Explain (elaborate and give details)
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What did you learn about this
historical time period from
reading this scene?
Explain (elaborate and give details)
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Conclusion Sentence:
Write the DRAFT of your paragraph on lined paper. Your final copy should be
typed in a legible font, 12pt. size and double spaced. Remember that you
should begin your paragraph by indenting.
Paragraph Plans for Honors Book Project
Remember that this is a PLAN for your paragraph. It should have ideas and phrases on it, not complete sentences.
There are examples of 2 paragraphs and of a completed plan on page R7 in your spiral.
Topic: Paragraph #2- Would you recommend this book to other 7th graders?
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If YES, write one full paragraph explaining why you would recommend it and who you think
would enjoy it (someone who likes action stories, someone who like books about
relationships, etc.). Include at least three specific reason, with details from the book for your
answer.
If NO, write one full paragraph explaining why you would NOT recommend it. Include at least
three specific reasons from the book for your answer.
Introduction Sentence: Answer the question above. You MUST choose one side or the other, not a little
of each.
specific reason #1 for
opinion
Explain (elaborate and give details for your thinking)
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specific reason #2 for
opinion
Explain (elaborate and give details for your thinking)
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specific reason #3 for
opinion
Explain (elaborate and give details for your thinking)
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Conclusion Sentence:
Write the DRAFT of your paragraph on lined paper. Your final copy should be
typed in a legible font, 12pt. size and double spaced. Remember that you
should begin your paragraph by indenting.
Sample Rubric for Project- Use this to be sure you have followed the directions.
possible
points
criteria
Paragraph 1- scene or event description
book approved by
teacher in advance
complete 5-10 sentence
paragraph
correct mechanics
(punctuation, spelling,
capitalization, grammar)
at least one complete
sentence describing what
happened in the scene
at least one complete
sentence telling which
characters were involved in
the scene
at least one complete
sentence explaining what
you learned about the time
period from the scene
plan filled out by hand
hand written draft
final typed/ double spaced
Paragraph 2- recommendation
complete 5-10 sentence
paragraph
correct mechanics
(punctuation, spelling,
capitalization, grammar)
20
10
10
30
30
30
10
10
10
10
10
at least one complete
st
sentence with 1 specific
detailed reason from the
book explaining your
recommendation
30
at least one complete
nd
sentence with 2 specific
detailed reason from the
book explaining your
recommendation
30
at least one complete
rd
sentence with 3 specific
detailed reason from the
book explaining your
recommendation
30
plan filled out by hand
hand written draft
final typed/ double spaced
TOTAL
10
10
10
300
points
earned