Differentiated+Reading+Tasks

=**//Third Quarter Book Tasks due 2/13 - pick one from previous 3 lists (#1-30) that you did NOT already do. As usual, extra credit is available for extra work completed.//**=

Reading tasks are designed to complement independent reading and reflect comprehension of student-chosen reading assignments. Books may be fiction or non-fiction, but MUST be approved by the teacher. These are all individual assignments – NOT group or partner projects. 21. Make a "wanted" poster for one of the characters or objects in your book. Include the following: (a) a drawing or cut out picture of the character or object, (b) a physical description of the character or object, (c) the character's or object's misdeeds (or deeds?), (d) other information about the character or object which is important, (e) the reward offered for the capture of the character or object. 22. Book in a __ - select a book report container. The container could be a plastic bag, a manila envelope, a can, or anything else that might be appropriate for a book. Decorate the container to convey some of the major details, elements, or themes found in the books. Inside the container, place  five things that have a connection to the story and include a description of why each item was chosen. 23. Rewrite the story for younger children in picture book form. 24. Write a letter (page) to the author of the book. Explain what you liked, disliked, or would like to have seen done differently about the story. 25. Write a page about one of the character's life twenty years from now. 26. Make a flow chart of all the events in the book. 27. Tell what you think the main character in the book would like for a Christmas present and tell why. (one page – you may write it as a letter to Santa) 28. Find the top 10 web sites a character in your book would most frequently visit. Include 2-3 sentences for each on why your character likes each of the sites. (include the complete web address for each site) Non-fiction: choose 10 websites relating to the topic of your book. 29. Write a poem (or poems) about your story. (Total = at least 24 lines) 30. Create a holiday card that a character from your book would send. Write an original message or poem to go inside the card. Your card should clearly relate to the story.
 * // Differentiated Tasks for Independent Reading 2nd quarter 08-09  //**
 * // Mrs. Shover   Language Arts 7  //**
 * Remember – the purpose of the assigned tasks is to demonstrate comprehension of your independent reading. **
 * You must have your book choice approved and logged by Mrs. Shover by Mon. Nov. 17th **
 * Choose one assignment from THIS LIST (21-30) to be completed and turned in by Dec. 10th. **
 * Your assignment will be graded on evidence of effort and thoughtfulness as well as grammar, spelling, and neatness. You may do a second project (chosen from the first OR second list) on a second (approved) book for extra credit which is also due 12/10/08. Do not repeat a book or a project you have already done. The first two lists as well as a copy of this one is available online at http://shoverla.wikispaces.com **

Reading tasks are designed to complement independent reading and reflect comprehension of student-chosen reading assignments. Books may be fiction or non-fiction, but MUST be approved by the teacher. These are all individual assignments – NOT group or partner projects. 11. Create a sculpture of a character. Use any combination of soap, wood, clay, sticks, wire, stones, old toy pieces, or any other object. An explanation of how this character fits into the book should accompany the sculpture. (1/2-1 page) 12. Complete a series of five drawings that show five of the major events in the plot of the book you read. Write captions (a paragraph each) for each drawing so that the illustrations can be understood by someone who did not read the book 13. Write a different ending for your story. (1 page or more) 14. Write the plot for a sequel to this book. (1 page or more 15. Nominate one of the characters for an office in local, state or national government. Which office should they run for? What are the qualities that would make them be good for that office? (1 page or more)  16. Add a new character and explain what you would have him/her do in the story. (1 page or more)  17. Complete each of these eight ideas with material growing out of the book you read: This book made me wish that..., realize that..., decide that..., wonder about..., see that..., believe that ..., feel that..., and hope that... (1 paragraph per topic)  18. Make a map of where the events in the book take place. Label each location on the map with an explanation of how the place relates to the plot. (1 paragraph per topic)  19. Select one character from the book you read who has the qualities of a heroine or hero. List these qualities and tell why you think they are heroic. (1 page or more) 20. Prepare a list of 10 questions for use in determining if other people have read the book carefully. (Must include some "thought" questions. "How?" "Why") Provide an answer key for your questions.
 * // Differentiated Tasks for Independent Reading 1st / 2nd quarter 08-09  //**
 * // Mrs. Shover   Language Arts 7  //**
 * Remember – the purpose of the assigned tasks is to demonstrate comprehension of your independent reading. **
 * You must have your book choice approved and logged by Mrs. Shover by Fri., Oct 17th **
 * Choose one assignment from THIS LIST (11-20) to be completed and turned in by Oct. 31st. **
 * Your assignment will be graded on evidence of effort and thoughtfulness as well as grammar, spelling, and neatness. You may do a second project (chosen from the first OR second list) on a second (approved) book for extra credit which is also due 10/31/08. Do not repeat a book or a project you have already done. The first list as well as a copy of this one is available online at http://shoverla.wikispaces.com **

Reading tasks are designed to complement independent reading and reflect comprehension of student-chosen reading assignments. Books may be fiction or non-fiction, but MUST be approved by the teacher. These are all individual assignments – NOT group or partner projects.
 * // Differentiated Tasks for Independent Reading 1st quarter 08-09  //**
 * // Mrs. Shover   Language Arts 7  //**
 * Remember – the purpose of the assigned tasks is to demonstrate comprehension of your independent reading. **
 * You must have your book choice approved and logged by Mrs. Shover by Weds., Sept. 24th **
 * Choose one assignment to be completed and turned in by Oct. 3rd. **
 * Your assignment will be graded on evidence of effort and thoughtfulness as well as grammar, spelling, and neatness. You may do a second project on a second (approved) book for extra credit which is also due 10/3/08. **
 * 1) Make a mobile about the story. Each item on the mobile must be labeled with a paragraph explaining its significance. You should have at least 4 items on the mobile. //Non-fiction: make a mobile representing the ideas/events of your book.//
 * 2) Create an ABC booklet about your book – include a cover and one page for every letter. Relate each thing you choose to the book. (For example, H is for Hogwarts, Hufflepuff, or Harry Potter if you are doing one of the Harry Potter books.) Illustrate your book.
 * 3) Design a symbol for a novel or a certain character. Explain your symbol in writing of at least half a page.
 * 4) Make a time line of all the events in the book. Label & illustrate your timeline.
 * 5) Draw a picture of the setting and action of the climax. Why did the author choose to have the action take place here? Analyze the climax of the story in detail in a well-written ½ -1 page explanation.
 * 6) Write a FULL (physical, emotional, relational) description of three of the characters in the book – ½ page each. Draw a portrait to accompany each description.
 * 7) Write a feature article (with a headline) that tells the story of the book as it might be found on the front page of a newspaper in the town where the story takes place.
 * 8) Write a diary as the main character would write it to explain the events of the story. Must have at least 5 entries. //Non-fiction: do it based on a real-life person.//
 * 9) Choose one part of the story that reached a climax. If something different had happened then, how would it have affected the outcome? Explain in an essay of at least one page.
 * 10) Imagine that you are the author of the book you have just read. Suddenly the book becomes a best seller. Write a letter to a movie producer trying to get that person interested in making your book into a movie. Explain why the story, characters, conflicts, etc., would make a good film. Suggest a filming location and the actors to play the various roles. YOU MAY ONLY USE BOOKS WHICH HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN MADE INTO MOVIES.