Literature+Circle+Grades

YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SET GOALS TO ATTAIN THE MARK YOU WOULD LIKE TO ACHIEVE IN LITERATURE CIRCLES THIS TERM. NOTE: YOU WILL HAVE TO DO THE FOLLOWING BY **May 14th, 2010** __Dates__: April 6th to May 14th
 * __Goal Sheet__ **

- To attain an “A”, you will need to read **1** book. Please note, you cannot reread any novels. Therefore, if you have read a class novel before, you cannot choose that novel set. Furthermore, all novels MUST be returned in good condition to the class in its proper place. You must write in a duo tang daily. Writing requirements: 1) A few sentences describing the climax. Comprehend and retell the climax as best as you can. 2) A few sentences describing the solution to the character’s or characters’ problem. 3) One recommendation sentence telling why you would or would not recommend this book. 4) No spelling errors and keep your writing legible. - You will be required to create a power point presentation or a brochure for each book once the book is finished and all the writing requirements are completed. These should include a short summary and promote the novel. Use graphics please. Ensure you include the author, title, genre, who this book would appeal to etc. 5) Oral reading completion, which will be completed during class time. You will be required to read to a teacher that is assigned to you. 6) A bonus assignment. The descriptions of these assignments are on the following page. 7) Every Monday, we will be in the computer lab. You will need to comment on 3 of your classmate’s //__wiki posts__//. This can be done at home or at school. However, you can only comment on the same persons wiki once. 8) A __bookmark__. This will keep you and your group organized on who is responsible for what specific role the following week. It will also include your name.
 * A**

__You will need to participate in all small group discussions__. - To attain a “B”, you will need to read one novel and do all of the requirements above.
 * B**

- To attain a “C+”, you will need to read one novel and do all the requirements above except the brochure or power point presentation.
 * C+**


 * __Your goal for Literature Circles is__**:


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 * Bonus work**: __one__ must to done at attain an A. Please see Mr. Page or Mrs. Kanda for the bonus work.

1) One page or more devoted to //__characters__//. Each main and important minor character must have a sentence describing them and the page they were introduced.

2) One page or more devoted to //__setting__//. Each important “where and when” must have a sentence describing it and the page where that setting was introduced.

3) A title page. It must require your name, the books title, authors name, graphics and colours and //__your fabulous artistic display__//.

4) Write a song describing the setting, characters or anything that entertains you about this book. This is where your connections can be displayed or how this book transformed you. If you need an idea to kick start your thinking, chose a song that you enjoy and create the lyrics that would go with that tune or beat.

HAVE FUN!