Struggling with Theme?

Here is what we have used in class to help.

Here is a YouTube video for extra help:

Example of Google Slide for Independent Reading Presentations

Here is an example of a Google Slide Presentation. Students should make a title slide and three slides with one picture on each slide. Do not use text to describe the slide. Students will explain how the slide relates to the story when they give the presentation in class. (Students may use notecards to remember the descriptions)

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1il9BZC11y2kh5-WzBWz6HnWGvlBJv485hbsZkP5vT2k/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

Independent Reading Presentations 2015-2016

Independent Reading Presentation

Project is due ___________.  If you have not finished a book by the project due date, you will receive a POW, and 10% will be deducted from your score.  You will still be required to present your project even if it is late. 

Every presentation must include the following in this order:

·         title and author

·         main character(s)

·         summary of the story without giving away the ending

·         compare how two characters from the story are different and similar (do not use appearances)

·         choose a character trait that describes one of the main characters

·         use specific evidence from the book to support your character trait (must include the page number)

·         theme (lesson you learned from the story) including an explanation of why you think this is the theme

Information must be written on note cards.  Be sure to practice reading in front of someone before presenting.  Try not to read straight from the cards.  Practice and then practice some more.

Choose ONE of the following to include in your presentation:

·          three items in a bag that relate to the story- you must explain how the objects relate to your book

·          movie poster you create that represents an event from the story- you must explain how the movie poster relates to your story. All artwork must be original-do not copy from the book or movie

·          three Google slides with pictures that relate to the story- you must explain how the pictures relate to the story (You may include a title slide) Do not use images from the book or movie.

·          create a book mobile using a wire clothes hanger- attach at least five pictures (hand drawn or printed from computer) or items that represent the book.  Be prepared to explain how each picture or item relates to the book

·          create a CD cover for the book.  On the back, think of three popular songs that relate to the book.  Be sure to explain how the songs relate to the book.

Visit http://mastersliteracyclass.blogspot.com/ for examples

Week of August 31-September 4

We have a QUIZ on Friday, September 4th over Literary Elements. We made flash cards in class today. Students should use the flash cards to help study the terms and their definitions. Students will also need to be able to identify the main character and setting of a story that is read to them. If your child has misplaced the flash cards, the information below can also help them prepare for the quiz.

Characters- the people (or animals) in the story

Setting- when and where the story takes place

Plot- what happens in the story; the problem and solution

Protagonist- the person the story is mostly about who faces a challenge or problem

Antagonist- the person who opposes (or causes) the problem in the story

Theme- a life lesson learned in the story

Summary- the main ideas or details from the story

Character Trait- a word that describes a character based on what he/she does, says, thinks, or feels

Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today. Orders are due by September 15th. If you would like to order online, be sure to use the following link:
https://orders.scholastic.com/GLWM2

When you order online, you can choose from any of the books Scholastic has to offer instead of just the titles in the paper flyer.

If you would prefer to use a check or cash, please make sure your child fills out the the order form and please send correct change.