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Language Arts Homework 8

This homework assignment provides directions for students to read chapters of the book "Who Moved My Cheese" throughout the week and complete a book report on another chapter book they have read. Students are instructed to read chapters of "Who Moved My Cheese", re-read and annotate the chapters, and work on paragraphs for their book report summary each day. The book report assignment asks students to write a four paragraph essay summarizing the chapter book they read over the past two months and provide their opinion and recommendation on the book.

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Language Arts Homework 8

This homework assignment provides directions for students to read chapters of the book "Who Moved My Cheese" throughout the week and complete a book report on another chapter book they have read. Students are instructed to read chapters of "Who Moved My Cheese", re-read and annotate the chapters, and work on paragraphs for their book report summary each day. The book report assignment asks students to write a four paragraph essay summarizing the chapter book they read over the past two months and provide their opinion and recommendation on the book.

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Language Arts Homework


Week Eight

Due: Friday, October 9



Directions: Read every night. Prepare to complete a book
jacket. This project will be assigned next week. For now, make
sure that you finish reading a chapter book.

Monday Read Who Moved My Cheese (pages 11 15)
Reread and Annotate (11 15)
Work on Book Report Summary (Paragraph 1)
Tuesday Read Who Moved My Cheese (pages 16 - 18)
Reread and Annotate (16 - 18)
Work on Book Report Summary (Paragraph 2)
Wednesday Read Who Moved My Cheese (pages 19 - 22)
Reread and Annotate (19 22)
Work on Book Report Summary (Paragraph 3)
Thursday Read Who Moved My Cheese (pages 23 - 24)
Reread and Annotate (23 24)
Work on Book Report Summary (Paragraph 4)

Book Report Summary

You must write a summary of the chapter book you have finished
during the months of August and September. In these eight weeks, you
should have finished reading at least one chapter book. Now, it is time
to write a summary of that book. Your summary will be used to create a
book jacket. Read the information titled, Book Report, and then use
lined paper to write your response. Remember: Learn How to Market!
Market your book!
Your book report should be a well written four-paragraph essay.




Book Report

Summary: Write a summary of the book, as well as your opinion and recommendation
1st Paragraph: Write about the setting, (where the story takes place, usually time and
place). Introduce the main character or characters in the story. Ex. What are
characters qualities, name, etc. Discuss what conflict/problem the main character
faces in the story. If youre still having trouble starting, you can answer the questions
who, what, when, where, why. Then describe how.
2nd Paragraph: Summarize what happens up until the high point of the
story, (dont give away the ending, this should be just enough to tease the reader
into wanting to get this book. Use some of these transition words to help you write
your review.
first
also
finally
because
then
another
later

second
between
after that
next
for example
as a result
during

third

last

3rd Paragraph/Opinion: Write a paragraph giving your opinion on the book. Use these
guidelines. Write about why you like or dislike the book. Give details, for example: Was
the book confusing? Was it too easy to read or too hard? Was it predictable/
believable? Did you like the ending? What was your favorite part? What connections
did you make with your life or other books? Talk about the authors style of writing
and give examples from the book. Minimum of five sentences.
4th Paragraph/Recommendation: Explain whether you would recommend this book to
student or not? Rate the book from 1 star to 5 stars, and give examples why you gave it
the rating you did. Examples should include a quote or quotes from the book or a
summary of the part of the book that you liked or did not like.

Use the Opportunity to Market a Book


(Next Week, Book Jacket)

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