Independent Reading Project- 3rd 6 Weeks

Due December 17th, 2018

By now you have been reading daily in class and hopefully at home also. Pick ONE novel you have read or are
reading (Yes, it can be one you finished BUT you might need to check it out again to get specific
details/quotes/page numbers) and compete the “One Pager.” Follow the directions given about the one pager,
but also be creative. You can pick a book you read in class, but you can also read at home in order to finish a
book on time. The book you read should be recent; you read it this school year.

Think: How can I represent and present what is important about this book in only 1 page?

For this project you will need to have a NOVEL (a fiction book with chapters, probably 100 pages or more). I
know some of you love magazines, but you will be looking at themes, characters, plot, and mood. These
literary elements are found in fiction books. After you have completed your one-pager you will give a “book
talk” to the class. This talk is designed to tell the class about the book so that they can see if they would also
like to read this book. You will share your one-pager during this talk. The one pager should help explain the
book to the class. It should not be random. Your presentation should be planned and take about 2-3 minutes.
Yes, you may use notes when you talk. Again, this is a project so make sure what you share and discuss looks
and sounds like it took you some time and effort to complete!

After presentations we should all have lots of new reading ideas!

This project will be worth 100 points. 50 for the actual one pager 9and a brief summary that explains it) and 50
for the presentation.

We will present and turn in our one pagers the week of December 17-.21 You should plan to be ready
on December 17th, even if you don’t present that day. We will start presentations on the 17th, but
again, YOUR WORK IS DUE ON DECEMBER 17TH WHETHER YOU PRESENT THAT DAY OR THE
FOLLOWING DAYS. This ensures fairness, do not be late.

See the attached rubrics for how you will be graded and the reading standards this project is meant to show
mastery of. If you need help to pick a book please ask Ms. Palof, the librarian, or consult
www.english-palof.webly.com and look at the “reading idea” links.

To review, you will need to do 2 things:

1) Complete a creative One Pager
a) Follow the directions on the page. You are getting limited examples so you can be
CREATIVE but also represent important elements of the book
b) With the one pager, turn in a summary that explains it so ke sure Ms. Palof know what
she is looking at when she grades it!
2) Present your book using your One Pager and telling us why we should read it.
a) You should PLAN your presentation in advance, it should be 2-3 minutes

**We will upload this project and a reflection we do afterward into our digital backpacks as a representation of
our Independent Reading this semester/an example of our public speaking skills. The backpack of success
skills will be addressed as we reflect on the project**
Name: _______________________________________ Explanation of Ideas & Info.
Independent Reading Project: Organization
Book Talk/One Pager Eyes & Body
Voice
Presentation to the Class Presentation Aids (One Pager)
Requirement Distinguished Proficient 7-8
9-10 At Standard
Above
Standard
Uses relevant, well-chosen descriptions,
facts, details, and examples to support
Explanation of Ideas & Information
claims, findings, arguments, or an answer to
a Driving Question (CC 6-8.SL.4) Explain
your book & Why we should read it!
Includes everything required in the
presentation, states main idea and moves
from one idea to the next in a logical order,
emphasizing main points in a focused,
Organization coherent manner (CC 6-8.SL.4) has an
effective introduction and conclusion,
organizes time well; no part of the
presentation is rushed, too short or too long.
Keeps eye contact with audience most of the
time; only glances at notes or slides (CC 6-
Eyes & Body 8.SL.4) uses natural gestures and
movements, looks poised and confident.
Speaks clearly; not too quickly or slowly
(CC 6-8.SL.4) speaks loudly enough for
everyone to hear; changes tone to maintain
Voice interest (CC 6-8.SL.4), rarely uses filler
words speaks appropriately for the context
and task, demonstrating command of formal
English when appropriate (CC 6-8.SL.6)
Uses well-produced audio/visual aids or
media to clarify information, emphasize
Presentation Aids (One Pager) important points, strengthen arguments, and
add interest (CC 6-8.SL.) Explains One-
Pager and what is on it/connections to book.
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Apprentice 5-6
Approaching Standard
Uses some descriptions, facts,
details, and examples that support
ideas, but there may not be enough,
or some are irrelevant.
Includes almost everything required
in the presentation. Moves from one
idea to the next, but main idea may
not be clear or some ideas may be in
the wrong order, has an introduction
and conclusion, but they are not
effective, generally times
presentation well, but may spend too
much or too little time on a topic, a/v
aid, or idea.
Makes infrequent eye contact; reads
notes or slides most of the time uses
a few gestures or movements but
they do not look natural, shows some
poise and confidence (only a little
fidgeting or nervous movement).
Speaks clearly most of the time;
sometimes too quickly or slowly,
speaks loudly enough for most of the
audience to hear, but may speak in a
monotone, occasionally uses filler
words, tries to speak appropriately
for the context and task.
Uses audio/visual aids or media, but
they sometimes distract from or do
not add to the presentation.
SCORE (out of 50)
Novice 0-4
Below Standard
Uses too few, inappropriate, or
irrelevant descriptions, facts, details,
or examples to support ideas.
Does not include important parts
required in the presentation, does not
have a main idea or presents ideas in
an order that does not make sense,
does not have an introduction and/or
conclusion, uses time poorly; the
whole presentation, or a part of it, is
too short or too long.
Does not look at audience; reads
notes or slides, does not use gestures
or movements, lacks poise and
confidence (fidgets, slouches, appears
nervous).
Mumbles or speaks too quickly or
slowly, speaks too softly to be
understood, frequently uses “filler”
words (“uh, um, so, and, like, etc.”),
does not speak appropriately for the
context and task (may be too
informal, use slang).
Does not use audio/visual aids or
media, attempts to use one or a few
audio/visual aids or media but they
distract from or do not add to the
presentation.
Name: _______________________________________
Independent Reading
Project:
One Pager & Summary
SCORE (out
of 50)
to Explain it
Requirement Distinguished 9-10
Shows a deep understanding of
the text. Uses specific
quotations (at least 3) with page
numbers. Project contains
examples of the themes, key
characters and how they change,
Textual Analysis authors style of writing,
connections between book and
the world, and words and or
images that show the
significance of the setting in
some way.
Every required element is
included: 3 quotes, themes,
characters and how they change,
Required Elements author’s style, connections,
words/images that show
significance of setting, extra
elements that show creativity.
One pager is logical and easy to
read/view. It looks like the
student took time and effort on
Organization/Neatness their analysis of the book.
Thought carefully about what to
include; only included the most
important aspects of the novel.
Piece is amazing in its attention
Thoroughness to detail and deeper thinking.
Student one- pager is turned in
with a brief (one handwritten
Summary/Explanation page or one ½ page typed)
explanation of the visual that
explains what is in each section.
Textual Analysis
Required Elements
Organization/Neatness
Thoroughness
Summary/Explanation
Proficient 7-8
Shows a relatively strong
understanding of the text. Uses
less than 3 specific quotations
and/or forgets to cite page
numbers in evidence. Contains
examples of the themes, key
characters and how they change,
authors style of writing,
connections between book and
the world, and words and or
images that show the
significance of the setting.
Almost every required element
is on the one pager and can be
easily found/seen.
One pager work is mostly
organized logically and
effectively.
While this one pager is
thorough, some sections gloss
the surface.
Explanation mostly makes sense
but might not explain all
elements or is too brief to make
sense.
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Apprentice 5-6 Novice 0-4
Shows some understanding of
the text and required elements, Not clear whether the maker of
though several points seem this one pager read the text.
confused.
Several key elements are
Very few of the required
missing. The one pager is
elements are present.
somewhat scattered.
One pager is confusing, shows
One pager shows some
lack of effort and deeper
organization but not very neat or
thought. Not planner and carried
logical.
out with care.
There is not much depth or This one pager barely shows an
detail present in the various understanding of the text. Very
sections. little detail or depth.
Explanation makes very little Explanation is missing or not
sense. Does not help teacher long enough to make sense/be
understand what was done. counted.
Your completed project will show ALL of the standards we have covered in the fall semester!

Standards Addressed by completing your one pager

Reading Literature:
 R.L. 6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
 R.L. 6.2 Determine the theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details
 R L. 6.3 Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as
the plot moves toward a resolution
 R.L. 6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the
impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone
 R.L. 6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the
development of the theme, setting, or plot.
 R.L. 6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

Writing:
 W 6.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

Speaking and Listening:

 S.L. 6.4 Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas
or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
 S. L. 6.5 Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.
 S.L. 6.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.