1. 2 nd quarter project

2.  Choose a book that you read and took an AR test on during the first quarter or that you will be taking a test on before this assignment is due (do not use the summer reading books).  You are going to have to describe plot, so a book of fiction or literary non-fiction is best.  Consider this example and the information on the rubric (scoring guide). They will be posted on the class website if you want to review them.  Refer to notes about each section if you are unsure what to do. For example, if you are unsure of theme, go back to “Drawing Conclusions about Theme,” and see that theme is an universal message from the author that brought up many times through out the story. Also, remember from our discussions that it does not include any specific character, setting, or plot elements and is not a cliché.

3. Include your underlined title with proper punctuation. Followed by the author and a brief summary of the author’s life.

4. This recommendation should identify a good audience for this book (who will enjoy it). This should be like a teaser that is not a summary, but will make your classmates want to read.

5. The summary should introduce the main points in the plot. What happened in the rising action, climax and resolution?

6. What is the universal message that the author wants the reader to take away from the story?

7. Draw an illustration of a scene from your story. Please do your best. Though shading is used instead of color in the example, please use color (markers, colored pencil, crayon, etc).

8. Identify the major characters, setting, conflict, andsolutio n

9. November 12, 2014