AR Project #1 Options for Reading

This week, students received a copy of the first AR project options for first quarter.  The options are listed below. Please check with your student to see which project he/she chose to complete.  Because this is the first project, I will be giving some extra silent reading time -  in addition to the regular 10-15 minutes each day - to help students progress through their book.  The first AR project is due September 14/15.

AR PROJECT #1 OPTIONS FOR READING:

1 – Pretend you are Mrs. Allen and create your very own version of a test over the book that you read. Your test needs to have a minimum of 25 questions. You should try to have a variety of question types – short answer, multiple choice, true/false, matching, essay, etc. – as well as questions that increase in difficulty. Your test should look like a real test that I would give. It needs to be between 1 ½ and 2 pages and should either be typed or written neatly in blue or black ink. You will also need to include an answer key on a separate sheet of paper.

2 – Create a collage showing pictures or 3-D items that related to the book, and then write 2-4 sentences beside each one to show its significance. Your collage needs to have a minimum of 12 items – although you are encouraged to have more!  Your collage should be neat, colorful, creative and be placed on a posterboard.

3 – Create a series of four postcards to send to a character in your book from another character. The front of the postcards should feature pictures of the setting of the book that you create. On the back, you should write a short note (5-10 sentences) to the character that mentions the major events of the novel as well as the character’s reaction to them.

All projects MUST include the full title of the book and the author’s name somewhere on the project. You must also attach a completed reading log bookmark to your project. If you don’t include the reading log, you will lose 10% of your grade – so please don’t forget!! Please see me if you have any questions on your options. Good luck!