Name: _____________________________________ Class: _______ Date: ____________ COMPREHENSION BOOK REPORT

OBJECTIVE: Using nonfictional literature, Students will create fact and opinion and main idea and detail projects demonstrating their understanding of the literature selections and reading comprehension skills. DIRECTIONS: Choose one topic, one fact and opinion project, and one main idea and details project. Cut out your choices and glue into the blank shapes. Read one chapter book, three picture books or five websites about your topic. This will be your book report that is DUE: ____________________________. Glue topic here Glue fact and opinion project here Glue main idea and details project here

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fact and Opinion Poster Display 15 facts and 5 opinions Main Idea and Details Web Poster Include: topic, 5 subtopics, and 5 details for each subtopic

Biography

Autobiography

Fact and Opinion Test Create a test with 20 questions

Main Idea and Details Kite Build a kite for the topic, then create 5 tails for each subtopic and 5 ribbons for each detail.

Informativ

Fact and Opinion Flashcards Create 20

Main Idea and Details Outline Create an outline for your topic, 5 subtopics, and 5 details.

Name: ___________________________ Class: ___________ Date: _________________ FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE PROJECT OBJECTIVE: Using figurative language sentences, students will create an alphabet book with complete sentences and illustrations for each letter of the alphabet to demonstrate understanding of the different figurative language forms. DIRECTIONS: Create a figurative language sentences for each letter of the alphabet. Each letter will have its own page (one side for one letter). Every page must include an illustration of the sentence in full color. You can research for various figurative language sentences to help you. Remember to add a cover that includes the title, author and illustrations. You must include at least 3 of each figurative language: simile, metaphor, imagery, personification, idiom, hyperbole, alliteration, or onomatopoeia. Be creative, artistic and neat.

DUE DATE: _______________

LATE WORK: If a project is not turned in by the due date, students will not earn presentation points as a late work penalty. This will automatically result in a grade that will not be higher than a B, which can only be attained if they completed the work successfully. EXAMPLE: COVER
My Very Own Figurative Language Alphabet Book

PAGE ONE
A is for the admiring apple that fell from the tree.

PAGE TWO

Written and Illustrated by: Miss Fraker

B is as busy as bees while getting their honey.

GRADING RUBRIC: Presentation: 10 points Project completion for presentation: 5 points Creativity: 5 points

Neatness: 5 points Cover of the book: 10 points Complete figurative language sentences: 40 points Color illustrations that match sentences: 25 points POINTS: 100

TOTAL

Create a Game Project

Any projects turned in after May 14th, the student will lose 10 points each day it is late.

This monthly project is due: ____________________

Each student will choose a 200 page chapter book to read. They will then create a game board using information from their book with cards, places, dice/spinner, and directions. The game can be any activity where other students can play without an adults assistance. They will also write a five paragraph essay that summarizes the book. Each student will present their essay and we will have a classroom game day that each student will be able to play other students games. Game Board: Title (5 points) Game relates to book (10 points) Game materials (10 points) Directions written neatly or typed (5 points) Game is easy to play/understand (10 points) Essay: Introduction Paragraph (5 points) 3 Body Paragraphs (15 points) Conclusion Paragraph (5 points) No errors and Written neatly or typed (5 points) Visual Presentation: Game is visually appealing (10 points) Essay is made into a book or has a cover page (5 points) Oral Presentation: The title and author of the book (5 points) Fluency while reading essay (5 points) Overall presentation-eye contact, paper held below face, etc. (5 points)

Famous Person Project

This project is Due ______________________________
(Students will be unable to earn the oral presentation points if the presentation is not turned in on March 31 st.)

In Science and Social Studies we will be and have been learning about important people that have greatly impacted our society and the way we live today. Each student will pick an important person approved by their teacher and research about them. This project will earn a Social Studies, Science, Writing, and Reading grade. Each student will be responsible for creating a puppet resembling his or her chosen famous Person. The puppet can be made out of a sock, Styrofoam balls, yarn, cloth or any other material of the students choosing. Puppets must resemble the famous person they are representing, including dress from his time period. Students will also write a persuasive speech to convince their classmates to vote for their person as The Most Famous Person Ever. Your child should practice their speech at home. It must be written in first person (I am. . .) They should focus on speaking like their famous person, rather than reading from their information sheet. This speech and the puppet should include, but not limited to the following: information:

Oral Presentation: (50 points)

The student will give a persuasive speech that will include: -Fluency of speech (20 points) -Famous Person Name (5 points) -Where and when he/she was born (10 points) -Three facts about how they became famous and why they believe they are the Most Famous Person Ever. These facts should be important things that this person did to help make our country a better place to live. (15 points)

Visual Presentation: (50 points)

-The speech is written on paper or typed having no grammatical errors using the given speech template that is attached, five paragraphs. (15 points) -Five multiple-choice questions asking about the information in your speech (10 points)

-The puppet resembles the famous American. (15 points) -The puppet is visually appealing. (10 points)

Sandwich Book Report

Objective: Using a fictional story, the students will design and develop a book report that details the elements of literature in order to improve reading comprehension. Directions: Complete each of the steps below. Follow the grading rubric, or chart, to help guide your book report development. Select a fiction chapter book 200 pages in length or more Design and develop Sandwich Report:
o Top slice of bread write the title and the author of the book that you read. o Lettuce write a brief summary of the book. o Tomato provide characterization for the main character. o Mayonnaise write about the setting. o Cheese write about the climax. o Ham/Turkey describe the plot. o Bottom slice of bread draw one favorite scene from the story. (BACK: write your name, number and date)

Present your final book report in class Turn in book report and journal entries by due date Book report must be completed neatly

The total possible for the book report is 90 points. Please use your time wisely. Follow the rubric to help you earn as many points as possible.

Please ask for help if you get confused. Do your best and show pride in your work!

Name: ___________________________ Class: ________ Date: _____________________ Story Mountain Book Report

DUE: _________________
If project is not turned in by the due date, students will lose presentation points and will not be able to score higher than a B.
Objective: Using a chapter book of any fictional genre, students will analyze the story plot for the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution to improve their reading comprehension. Directions: Read a chapter book (over 200 pages) Identify the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution Write a rough draft, short paragraph for each of the spaces on the story map. Check for correct spelling, punctuation and sentences and then add the paragraphs to the map. Cut along the left side of each paper and glue the pieces together so the lines match. Trim off any extra white edges. Illustrate & color a picture above the mountain for each section. Color the rest of the mountain. Practice presenting your story map.

Rubric: 10 10 10 10 10 15 10 10 15 Total:

Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution Illustrations (with color) Writing conventions Neatness, Creativity, Effort Presentation

100 Points