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Student Reading Log & Activity Booklet
2017
Student Profile Page
Team , __th Grade
Student Name:
Guided Reading Level:
My teachers, , assigned me to
read __1__ book, and complete two (2) activities
in this WRA booklet.
Login and passwords for online resources:
STORIA : Classroom code
Student password
Typing Agent:
Username
Password______________________________
Study Island
Username
Password______________________________
Assignment Dates December 21, 2017 – January 2, 2018
Would you like to travel to a foreign country? How about travel back in time to the 1920s?
Or do you want to trade places with your favorite athlete or singer? By reading this
winter break you can do all of this and more!
Guidelines
Read for at least 30 minutes each day during break Record and track your reading time on calendar (page 5) Complete the assigned number of books and activities
listed on the page to the left (<—). Return your booklet to your ELA teacher by Wednesday,
January 3, 2018.
Optional: Return the books you’ve read to Link for a book exchange with your classmates!
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2017 Winter Reading Assignment 7
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Reading Reflection Activities
Complete the assigned number of reading reflection activities for each book you finish reading this break. Draft and edit your responses first, then use the note sheets at the back of this booklet to write or draw your final responses.
Activity 1. Make a Graphic
A graphic is an illustrated representation of the chapter you are describing. Create yours using your own paper or the space on page 12 and 13 of this booklet. Your graphic requires the following parts:
A symbol—put this object in the middle of the page. Choose a symbol significant to the chapter you are describing.
3+ colors—Each color should represent a different aspect of the chapter. Make a legend to describe why you chose each color. For instance, “Red stands for Percy’s anger at being expelled.”
Quotes—In each corner of the page, write a quote from the chapter. Choose quotes that are significant or tells something revealing about one of the characters (1-2 lines). After each quote, explain what it means and why you picked it. Title and Author– Put the title of the chapter and your name at the top of the page.
A Sample Graphic for Chapter One of the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
A Teacher’s Guide to The Lightning Thief ©2005 Rick Riordan (www.rickriordan.com)
Reading Reflection Activities (cont’d)
Activity 2. Storia Online Activity
Complete one (1) of the activities on Storia.com for a book you read in Storia. This activity requires internet access. 1. Go to www.StoriaSchool.com 2. Enter your classroom code and student password Select a book from
your Storia bookshelf or find a new e-book to add to your Storia bookshelf.
3. As you read, select—
Thunderbolt symbols: to complete activities
Check Symbol: to complete the reading challenge quiz at the end of the book
Video Symbol: Watch videos about the book Activity 3. Create a character portrait and biography
A biography tells the true story of another person’s life.
1. Create a visual portrait or a picture of a character from your book on page 14 and 15.
2. Write a short written biography about the character to accompany the picture. In the biography, include:
a. Character’s name b. Information about their childhood c. Information about their accomplishments d. Why is this character important in the book
Adapted from TIME for Kids
2017 Winter Reading Assignment 9
www.storiaschool.com
Reading Reflection Activities (cont’d) Activity 4. Comic Strip Recap Create a comic strip of your favorite scene from a book you read. Use the templates in the back of this booklet (page 16 & 17) or draw it on your own paper.
1. Identify a scene from the book. 2. Plan your comic strip. Think about:
a. What do the words in the captions or text tell you about the scene pictured?
b. What kind of landscape makes sense for the scene? c. What props can you associate with the scene? d. What kind of dialogue bubbles makes sense for the
interaction? e. What will transition one scene to the next?
3. Draw 7 cartoon “boxes” for your comic strip. 4. First Box: include the comic title, subtitle and author.
a. Comic title: name the scene that will be shown b. Comic subtitle: name of the book where the scene is found c. Author: include your name as the author of this comic strip d. Optional: Draw a picture in this box too.
5. Six Remaining Boxes: Create your comic in the following six frames.
6. Text: Include text in each cartoon “box” or frame. Create your own caption or dialogue. It should not come straight from the book.
7. Color: Your comic should be colored. Adapted from Read.Write.Think.
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Activity 4. Comic Strip Example
Mrs. Chanco
2017 Winter Reading Assignment 11
Reading Reflection Activities (cont’d) Activity 5. Write a book review to a friend
Many other schools and winter break programs have reading initiatives, too. Help your friends select the best books to read!
Write a short review for a book your read over break. Be sure to include the:
Book Title: Author's Name:
What type of book is it? Funny Spooky Mystery & Adventure Fantasy & Science Fiction Legends, Myths, & Tales Realistic Nonfiction Other
Describe one interesting thing about the book:
Explain why you like or do not like the book:
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Resources for Reading and Writing
Local Resources
Library Membership: Apply for a library card at your local library branch! Gain access to checking out books, attending events, other resources, and much more.
Newark Public Library- 5 Washington St., Newark, NJ www.npl.org East Orange Public Library - 21 South Arlington Ave., East Orange, NJ www.eopl.org Orange Public Library - 348 Main St., Orange, NJ www.orangepl.org Irvington Public Library - 5 Civic Square W, Irvington, NJ www.irvingtonpubliclibrary.org
Stop by your local branch or visit them on the web (see links above) to get involved.
Online Resources
Remember to ALWAYS practice online safety when using the internet and posting content. Do NOT share personal information like your last name, phone number or address.
Book Adventure: Find books and complete quizzes for points toward prizes at http://www.bookadventure.com/
Bookopolis: A safe online community for young readers to share their favorite books and discover new ones at https://bookopolis.com
Comic Creator: Create your own comic strips. Choose backgrounds, characters, and props, as well as compose related dialogue at http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/
PBS Kids: Educational games and resources online at http://pbskids.org/games/reading/
Share What You’re Reading: Write a book review and share it with your peers online at http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/swyar/
Storia: Access over 400 electronic books from your tablet or computer at https://www.storiaschool.com/#/students/login
Typing Agent: Practice your typing at https://typingagent.com/login/ .
2017 Winter Reading Assignment 13
Mandatory Assignment Note Sheets
Use the following blank sheets to reflect on the assigned number of books
you read this break. Attach additional sheets as needed.
Activity 1. Make a Graphic
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2017 Winter Reading Assignment 15
Mandatory Assignment Note Sheets
Use the following blank sheets to reflect on the assigned number of books
you read this break. Attach additional sheets as needed.
Book Title & Author:
Activity 1. Make a Graphic Date:
Mandatory Assignment Note Sheets
Use the following blank sheets to reflect on the assigned number of books
you read this break. Attach additional sheets as needed.
Activity 3 (Part 1). Create a visual portrait or a picture of a character from the book.
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2017 Winter Reading Assignment 17
Mandatory Assignment Note Sheets
Use the following blank sheets to reflect on the assigned number of books
you read this break. Attach additional sheets as needed.
Book Title & Author:
Activity 3 (Part 2). Write a biography for the character pictured
Date:
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Mandatory Assignment Note Sheets
Activity 4. Comic Strip Recap
2017 Winter Reading Assignment 19
Mandatory Assignment Note Sheets
Use the following blank sheets to reflect on the assigned number of books
you read this break. Attach additional sheets as needed.
Book Title & Author:
Activity Name: Date:
Mandatory Assignment Note Sheets
Use the following blank sheets to reflect on the assigned number of books
you read this break. Attach additional sheets as needed.
Book Title & Author:
Activity Name: Date:
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Mandatory Assignment Note Sheets
Use the following blank sheets to reflect on the assigned number of books
you read this break. Attach additional sheets as needed.
Book Title & Author:
Activity Name: Date:
2017 Winter Reading Assignment 21
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Tips to Make the Most of Your Reading The best way to have fun and keep learning this break is to make READING a priority.
Plan time for reading Find time to read every day.
Wake up a little earlier so you have time to read.
Swap a TV show for reading time.
Pick the right books Choose a book that’s right for your reading level (5 finger rule).
Pick out books that interest you.
Reread favorite books.
Find a book series that interests you.
Visit the library for books and events.
Make reading social Set a winter break reading goal with your friends.
Check in with your friends and talk about the books your reading.
Exchange books you’ve read with your friends.
Complete puzzles and games that involve reading with your siblings, friends and parents.
Get outside! Have a reading picnic, bring a book to the park or library, or read in your courtyard, on your front porch or in your backyard.
Be an active reader Ask questions, infer, predict, visualize, connect and
summarize everything you read.
Practice the close reading strategies on the inside back cover.
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”
- Sir Richard Steele