Dear Parent/ Guardian:
In order to ensure that your child meets the independent reading requirements set by the city and state we
are requiring monthly book projects. Independent reading typically occurs twice a week in class.
However, this will not be enough time to read a complete book. Thus, reading at home is fundamental for
your child’s success this year. Since ELOs are due until the end of the month, book projects will be due
the second Monday of every month.
If your child has not completed the summer reading books, then this should be the first book that he/she begins reading.
Ensure that your child is reading for at least twenty minutes each day. Your support is essential for your child’s success at the Frederick Douglass Academy. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child's English teacher if you have any questions.
Yours truly,
Frederick Douglass Academy Middle School ELA department
Book Project Due Dates:
November 16th, December 10th, January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, April 8th, May 13th, and June 10th
Book Project Requirements:
To receive complete credit, students need to complete all three parts:
If your child has not completed the summer reading books, then this should be the first book that he/she begins reading.
Ensure that your child is reading for at least twenty minutes each day. Your support is essential for your child’s success at the Frederick Douglass Academy. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child's English teacher if you have any questions.
Yours truly,
Frederick Douglass Academy Middle School ELA department
Book Project Due Dates:
November 16th, December 10th, January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, April 8th, May 13th, and June 10th
Book Project Requirements:
To receive complete credit, students need to complete all three parts:
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1) Students must have at least five two column note entries (minimum of 2 skills each) in their
reading notebook for the book.
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2) Students need to write a review of the book (see attached sheet)
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3) Students need to select and complete one of the listed projects (see second sheet)
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Each month the students need to pick a different project.
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Sixth grade responses should be a minimum of two paragraphs
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Each month the students need to pick a different project.
Fiction Book Projects
Remember: Each month you need to pick a different project.
Sixth grade responses should be a minimum of two paragraphs, seventh grade responses a minimum of three paragraphs, and eighth grade responses a minimum of four paragraphs.
Sixth grade responses should be a minimum of two paragraphs, seventh grade responses a minimum of three paragraphs, and eighth grade responses a minimum of four paragraphs.
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1. Interview a character from your book. Write a least ten questions that will give the character the opportunity to
discuss his/her thoughts and feelings about his/her role in the story. Write the answers you think the character
would give to these questions. Answers should not be one word answers. Answers should include information
that happened in the story and be a couple of sentences. Select at least ________ (see above, based on grade)
questions to answer more in depth in short response format.
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1. In at least_________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade) explain how the story would be different in your
neighborhood. Give specific details about your neighborhood and the setting in the book. Contrast the two
settings using transitional words.
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1. In at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade) explain the main conflict in the book. Evaluate the
way the character or characters responded to the conflict and the resolution. If you were the main character, how
would you have responded? Explain.
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1. In at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade) write a diary entry that one of the stories main
characters might have kept before, during, or after the books events. Remember that the character’s thoughts and
feelings are very important in a diary.
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1. In at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade) rewrite a chapter of the book from another
characters point of view (not the narrator). Briefly explain how and why this differed from the actual narrator.
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1. 6. Write or perform a song that tells the story of the book. The song should cover the whole plot, not just one
part of the story. Write at least _________ stanzas (see above, based on grade) not including the chorus.
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1. 7. In at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade) write a letter to the author. Share your reading
experience with the author. Share the thoughts and questions you had while your read the book. Then, explain
to the author what you liked and disliked about the text. Use textual details to back up what you say.
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8. Imagine you are the agent for the author of the book you just read. In at least _________ paragraphs (see above,
based on grade) write a letter to a movie producer trying to get that person interested in making your book a movie.
Explain why the story, characters, conflicts etc. would make a good film. Suggest actors and a setting that would
best fit your text and use textual evidence from the book to prove that they would be a good match.
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9. Imagine you are a newscaster. In at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade) write the
monologue that you would deliver on the nightly news to explain the plot (the 5 Ws and How) of your book.
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10. In at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade) write a letter to the main character of your book
asking questions, protesting a situation, and/or making a complaint or suggestion This must be done in correct letter
format. (Extra credit if you write an additional letter imagining you are character responding to the above letter
written.)
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11. Rewrite the story for younger children in a picture book form You still must tell the entire story with a couple
sentences on each page that would add up to at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade)
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12. In _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade) describe a character you would add to the book. Explain
how this person would affect each part of the plot in the book (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and
resolution). How would the story change with this addition?
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13. Create a display board or diorama for your book with images. Explain each part of the board or diorama and its
relationship to the book. Write about the plot, characters, themes, and author in at least _________ paragraphs (see
above, based on grade).
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Non-Fiction Book Projects Choices
Remember: Each month you need to pick a different project.
Sixth grade responses should be a minimum of two paragraphs, seventh grader responses a minimum of three paragraphs, and eighth grade responses a minimum of four paragraphs.
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1. For memoirs, biographies, and autobiographies interview a character from your book. Write a least ten questions that will give the character the opportunity to discuss his/her thoughts and feelings about his/her role in the story. Write the answers you think the character would give to these questions. Answers should not be one word answers. Answers should include information that happened in the story and be a couple of sentences. Select at least ________ (see above, based on grade) questions to answer more in depth in short response format. |
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2. For memoirs, biographies, and autobiographies in at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade)
write a diary entry that one of the stories main characters might have kept before, during, or after the books events.
Remember that the character’s thoughts and feelings are very important in a diary.
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3. In at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade) explain the main conflict(s)/ obstacles that your
topic faces. Explain the causes of these problems. Then explain the way the people should or have responded to
the conflict/ obstacles. If you were in control how you would have responded? Explain.
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4. Create a Power Point that informs others on your topic. You must cite information in your book. While the
information can be on multiple slides, the total content must be at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on
grade).
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5. In at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade) write an expository piece about the topic of your
book. You must cite information by noting the author and page number
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6. Create a display board or diorama with pictures and cited facts about the topic of your book. The total amount of
writing must be at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade). Explain the history, important facts,
interesting facts, the problems, and parts of your topic.
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7. In at least _________ paragraphs (see above, based on grade) write a persuasive essay or speech convincing
others to take action on the topic of your book. You should explain the problem, causes, and the steps people should
take. You must cite the facts from your book by noting the author and page number.
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8. Create an informational brochure highlighting the different aspects or parts of topic that your book addresses. Cite
all facts by noting the author and page.
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9. Write a song or poem that explains the topic of your book in at least _________ stanzas (see above, based on
grade) not including the chorus. Explain the various parts of the topic, not just one aspect.
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Book Title: __________________________ By:_______________________
Number of Pages:____________ Genre:_______ Date Started/ Ended ______-______
Rating out of 5 (5 being the great, 1 being poor)
Write a five paragraph book review stating and supporting three reasons why the book was well or poorly written.
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Conclusion: (Summarize your main points and either tell the author how to fix
the problems or explain who else would enjoy the book.)
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