For your first Reader’s Workshop Project, you will be allowed to read any book you choose, as long as it is approved by Miss Borowski or Mrs. Chomko. You will be required to read the book at home, as well as bring it to school with you every day for silent reading sessions.

 For your project you will be able to choose from the following two options:

Memorable Happenings

OR

Scrapbook

**The directions for each choice are attached. See which one you would like to complete after reading your book, and then do so.

Due date: Friday, November 21, 2008

Scrapbook

 Create a scrapbook showing important information from your book. Be sure to follow the format shown below.

Page 1: Cover Page.  The cover must include:

            (1) the title of the book,

            (2) the author of the book,

            (3) your name, and

            (4) a picture about the story.

Pages 2-5 must contain at least three pictures and answer the following questions with descriptive captions.

            - Page 2: Who is this story about?  Be sure to include the main characters.

            - Page 3: Where and when does the story take place?

            - Page 4: What is your favorite part of the story?

            - Page 5: What would you change about the book?  Why?

Remember to be creative and add color!

Memorable Happenings

Every story has certain scenes, characters, and events that are important to the story and memorable to the reader.

You will work on selecting five of those scenes, characters, and events, and create an accordion book to present them in.

Directions for making accordion book:

1.    Cut six pieces of tag board, white cardboard, or another stiff paper, the same size and shape. You may choose any size or shape that can contain writing, illustrations, and can be connected at the side edges.

2.    Tape the six pieces of tag board together at the sides. (Put tape on the front and back.)

3.    Design a cover for your book. It must include the following:

- Title of the book

- Author of the book

- Your name

- A scene from your book that stands out in your mind

4.    The following 5 pages will contain the following in any order:

                - Who is the story about? (1 page)

                - What happens in the story? (1 page)

                - When and where did the story take place? (1 page)

                - What was your favorite part, and why? (1 page)

                - What would you have changed about the story, and why? (1 page)

*Each page must include a hand drawn, colored picture, as well as a 2 to 3 sentence caption explaining what you drew.

Be creative, and have fun with this project. ENJOY!!