One-Pager Independent Reading Project (Fiction Or Nonfiction)

Name ______Due Date 11-10-11 Period _____

One-Pager Independent Reading Project (fiction or nonfiction) (56 points possible)

First, take an Accelerated Reader Quiz for your book. Do this by Oct. 27. You must get a score of at least 70% or you cannot do a Reading Project on the book. You can take the quiz in the library, in my classroom, or at home.

A One-Pager is a way of responding to a book on one piece of paper. It represents your own written and graphic interpretation of what you have read. In this report you will show facts and information about the book, as well as creating a visual representation of the book.

Directions:

 Must be on standard sized (8 ½ x 11), unlined paper (any color).  Use color pens or markers, unless black and white is a better design choice.  Write your name, date turned in, and period number on the back.  Be creative and thoughtful. It is meant to be a challenge to truly represent your experience of a book in such a small space.  Arrange the following required elements on the page in any way you choose (ALL are required for full points):

□ Title and author of the book. (2 points) □ A one-paragraph summary of the plot (fiction) or what it is about (nonfiction). (8 points) □ Name(s) and brief description(s) of the main character(s) (fiction) or person(s) involved (nonfiction). (6 points) □ Describe the setting; time and place (and if these elements change, explain). (6 points) □ Include two vocabulary words with definitions (and optional illustrations). Choose words from the book that were unfamiliar (and interesting) to you. Include the page number where each word is found. If you have difficulty finding any that were difficult, you have chosen a book that was too easy for you! (8 points) □ Include two excerpts from the book – quotes or passages that are important to the story, and explain. Include the page number where each quote is found. (8 points) □ Include a personal response to what you have read. What is the THEME(s) (fiction) or MAIN IDEA or MESSAGE (nonfiction)? Interpret, evaluate, comment, recommend (or not), etc. Must be at least 4 sentences. (8 points) □ Have at least one graphic representation: a drawing, magazine picture, or computer graphic that relates to the book you read and the quotes you chose. (6 points)

In addition:  Fill the entire page (very little white space left showing). (2 points)  Writing must be in ink or typed… no pencil. (2 points) Name ______Due Date 11-10-11 Period_____ Remember, you must take an Accelerated Reader Quiz for your book. You must score at least 70% on the quiz, or you cannot do your project on that book. Have me initial this after your quiz. Reading % Teacher AR QUIZ Date Taken Staple this sheetLevel to the back Scoreof your One-Pager.Check POINTS

Check-Off List/Rubric for One-Pager Independent Reading Project

Staple this sheet to the back of your One-Pager.

Title & Author Complete title and author written. /2

One-Paragraph 6-10 sentences. Do NOT retell the whole story! /8 Summary

Characters or Names and 1-3 sentence descriptions of main /6 Person(s) character(s) or person(s) involved.

When? Where? Cultural or historical Setting circumstances, if applicable. Do these change? If /6 so, how does it affect the story?

Vocabulary Two words and definitions, plus optional /8 Words (2) illustrations. Include page numbers.

Quotes or Two (at least) quotes or passages, that are /8 Passages important to the story. Include page numbers.

Theme or Main Statement of theme (if fiction) or message/main Idea, plus idea (if nonfiction). Personal Response; comment, /8 Personal interpret, evaluate, and recommend (or not) the Response book.

Followed Filled entire page (little white space showing). /4 Directions Written in ink or typed (no pencil).

Graphic Drawing(s) or picture(s) that relates to the book /6 Representation and/or quotes. NOT a picture of the book cover.

NO LATE PROJECTS ACCEPTED! However, 2 extra credit points, if turned in by 11-4.  Total Points = /56

If your One-Pager lacks one or more elements, seems to be put together with very little effort, or is otherwise poorly done, you may have it returned to you to do over! Remember that the SMMS Writing Rules apply, as well.