Year 8 Reading Log Term 3
You are to read three books – try to read a variety of new books of different genre eg historical, adventure,
science fiction etc .
Write a thumbnail sketch for each book (see below) and then do one of the following activities. You can only do one
activity once and you need to do one written activity and one visual activity. Please number the activities correctly.
You will need to present your work in a clear file with a front page.
- Create an edible book (instructions below). Present it creatively.
- In The News: Create the front page of a newspaper (using Publisher) that tells about the book’s
events and characters. The page may include an editorial, weather report, advertisements etc. It needs a title appropriate
to the book. You must make it as realistic as possible.
- Mapping The Book: draw a map to highlight the places described in the book. You must base
your map on information from the book although you may need to use your imagination to improve it. It must be presented as
a map with north/south etc, grid lines, title, and key.
- Comic Book: Using the accordion folding technique create a comic book with cover. Your book
must have a title page and 7 pages. Draw a comic book version of the book or part of it.
- Writing a letter to the author: write a letter to the author using the correct letter writing
technique. You may wish to ask a question, query something, congratulate the author etc. Remember you have to show what you
know about the book in the letter. (400 -500 words)
- Interview a character: Compose 6 – 8 questions to ask a main character. Write
the character’s response to the questions. They should show your deep understanding of the book and characters.
- Characters come to life: Create a life-size portrait of one of the characters. You
must include a written explanation of events/conflicts which involve the character. It must be A3 with a frame around it –
you may paint the frame but is must look like a real painting.
- Advertise the book: write a review using the correct procedure for the library. Create a poster advertising
the book onto which you stick your review. The poster must inform possible readers of the content of the book.
- Write an interview with the author: the author wants to explain the themes of the
book in a magazine. Compose the questions and answers the author would give.
- Once upon a timeline: create a timeline showing the chain of the most important events in the book –
it must be illustrated and contain details of each event so the reader can understand why they are important.
THUMBNAIL OUTLINE
Book Title----------------------------------
I. Main Characters------------------------
II. Setting and Time Period------------------
III. The Plot: A Timeline
--------------------
IV. The Themes ---------------------------
V. Best Parts of the Book-------------------
VI. Criticism of the Book---------------------
BOOK REPORT RECIPE
1.
1 cup of plot
Briefly tell what the story is about without giving away the ending.
2.
2 teaspoons of characters.
Who are the main characters, describe them briefly.
3. 2 tablespoons of excitement.
Select a short passage from the book that describes something exciting that happened. Try to find a passage
that has a main character.
4. Mix thoroughly and bake. When cool, frost with this special icing:
·
½
cup of opinion. What
did you like about the book? What did you not like about the book?
·
1
teaspoon of recommendation: Who do you think would enjoy this book? Why?
5. Finally sprinkle on the following information:
·
Title
of the book
·
Name
of the author
·
Name
of the publisher
·
Number
of pages
·
Literary
genre.
Year 8 Reading Log ( A personal reading
unit) Marking Schedule
|
Not Achieved |
Achieved |
Merit |
Excellence |
|
Less than 3 responses |
3 tasks completed
and presented to a high standard.
Responses show understanding |
All tasks completed
and presented to a high standard.
Responses show depth
of
understanding |
All tasks completed
and presented to a high standard.
Responses show perception
and insight |
