Dear parents,
Grade 3 has started a book report project. The majority of the work will be completed in class, but here is an outline of the assignment for your own reference.
1. Choose and read a novel.
2. While you read:
· Refer to the Stop and Think Card.
· Take notes at the end of each chapter. What was the main idea? What events took place? Which characters were involved?
· Create a character profile. Draw the character and write some descriptive words about that character.
· Also take time to read aloud parts of the book to your parents, teacher and friends.
3. When you have completed reading the novel:
· Write a paragraph summarizing the novel.
· Write a paragraph describing the character.
· Find out five facts about the author and write at least three questions you would like to ask the author.
· Redesign the front cover of your book.
· Give your book a star rating out of 5.
4. Finally, you can create a poster, diorama (model) or Power Point to present your report to the class. This report is due Friday, the 19th of November.
A grade
Written responses are in depth and show excellent thinking skills. Key events from the book are used to back up their opinions. The summary is well sequenced and states the main events in the book. Questions to the author are insightful. The book cover design shows creativity.
B grade
Written responses show some thinking about the events that happened in the book. Some reasons are given when expressing a personal view point. The summary states the main events. Questions to the author are appropriate. Cover design depicts a main event in the book.
C grade
Completes all sections of the book report. Misses recalling some main events from the book. Does not or uses minimal examples from the book to back up their own opinions.
D grade
Some sections of the book report are not complete. Written responses do not address the main events. Report shows they do not have a thorough understanding of the book.