Name:_____________________________ I.R. Checklist *All I.R.

books need to be completed by Friday, December 13th so that you have time to complete the projects. Once you finish reading your book, see your English I teacher! You will have one week to complete your projects* 1. Take A.R. test (Bonus points) 2. Note card for map (bonus points) 3. Wiki book review (60 points)-See back of this paper 4. Assessment (70 points)-Choose one of the following to complete by _______________________:* A. Type a character analysis (250 words) for the main character. This is basically the same as the Tom Sawyer analysis. Choose three traits to describe the main character and use textual evidence to support your conclusions. B. Type a 200 word survival guide to help Brian in the wilderness. What does he need to do to make it out alive? You should also include colored illustrations. It should look like a book.

*Options A and B are examples of projects given to a student. Options given to other students will be similar, yet specific to the book they read for I.R.

Wiki Book Review Guidelines *When you finish reading your book, you will need to post a book review on our classroom Wiki page. Sign in to our wikispace and go to the Independent Reading Book Review tab on the right-hand side. Here is the format: Paragraph #1-IntroductionHere you want to provide basic information about the book, and a sense of what your report will be about. You should include: 1. 2. 3. 4. Title (italics)/Author Publication Information: Publisher, year, number of pages Genre A brief (1-2 sentences) introduction to the book and the report/review.

Paragraph #2-Body There are two main sections for this part. The first is an explanation of what the book is about. The second is your opinions about the book and how successful it is. 1. Provide brief descriptions of the setting, the point of view (who tells the story), the protagonist, and other major characters. If there is a distinct mood or tone, discuss that as well. 2. Give a concise plot summary. But be careful not to give away important plot details or the ending. Paragraph #3-Analysis and EvaluationIn this section you analyze or critique the book. You can write about your own opinions; just be sure that you explain and support them with examples. Some questions you might want to consider:

Did the author achieve his or her purpose? Is the writing effective, powerful, difficult, beautiful? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the book? For non-fiction, what are the author's qualifications to write about the subject? Do you agree with the author's arguments and conclusions? What is your overall response to the book? Did you find it interesting, moving, dull? Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not?

Paragraph #4-Conclusion Briefly conclude by pulling your thoughts together. You may want to say what impression the book left you with, or emphasize what you want your reader to know about it.

*Adapted from http://www.infoplease.com/homework/wsbookreporths.html