We will begin this in the 3rd quarter!!!
 

Each student will be required to read and complete 1 AR test per week, depending on the length of the book.  If it is a chapter book then they will have two weeks to complete it.  The program is designed so that they do not feel like they have to read only AR books.  Listed below are the activities and the point value for each.  I will expect the activities to be complete and look like they have been done by a third grader!

You will receive a 3 if you do the following activities: 
*Write a letter from one character to another.
*Write a new conclusion. 
*Write a new beginning.
*Use e-mail to tell a reading pen pal about the book.
*Write a letter to the main character of the book.
*Write a letter to  a friend about the book you read.  Explain why you liked or did not like the book.
*Write a letter to the author of your book and explain how you feel about it.
*Write a poem about your book.  Tell what kind of poem it is.
*Complete each of these eight ideas using your book:  This book made me wish that..., realize that..., decide that..., wonder about...,see that..., believe that...,feel that..., and hope that...
*Keep a reading journal and record your thoughts at the end of each period of reading.
*Write the first two paragraphs for a sequel.  Outline what would happen in the rest of the book.
*Write a book review for the class newsletter.
*Write a paragraph telling about the title.  Is it appropriate?  Why or why not?
*Decide on an different title for the book. Why is it appropriate?  Is it better than the one the book has now?  Why or why not?
*Write a letter to the main character of your book.  Write the letter he or she sends back.
*Write a description of one of the main characters.  Draw or cut out a picture to accompany the description.
*Describe the problem or conflict existing for the main character in the book.  Tell how the conflict was or was not resolved.
You will receive a 3* if you do the following activities:
*Make a new jacket with an original description.
*Cut out magazine pictures to make a collage or a poster illustrating the idea of the book.
*Make a poster advertising your book.
*Make a travel brochure inviting tourists to visit the setting of the book.  What types of activities would there be for them to attend?
*Write a diary as the main character would write it to explain the events of the story.  You must have at least 5 entries.
*Make a map showing where the story took place.
*Make a dictionary containing at least 20 difficult words from the book.
*Choose an interesting character from your book.  Consider the character's personality, likes and dislikes.  Decide on a gift for him or her....something he or she would really like and use.  Design a greeting card to go along with your gift.
*Make a banner about your book.
*Make a "wanted" poster for one of the characters or objects in your book.  Include the following: a drawing or cut out picture of the character or object, a physical description of the character or object, the character's or object's misdeeds or deeds, other information about the character or object which is important, the reward offered for the capture.
*Find the top 10 websites a character in your book would visit most frequently.  Include 2-3 sentences for each on why  your character likes each of the sites.
*Write a scene that could have happened  in the book you read
but didn't.  After you have written the scene, explain how it would have changed the outcome of your book.
*Complete a series of five drawings that show five of the major events in the plot of the book you read.  Write captions for each drawing so that the illustrations can be understood by someone who did not read the book.
*Imagine that you are about to make a feature length film of the book you read.  You have been instructed to select your cast from members of you class.  Cast all the major characters in your novel from your classmates and tell why you selected each person for a given part.
*Plan a party for the characters in your book. In order to do this complete each of the following tasks:  design an invitation to the party which would appeal to all of the characters, imagine that you are the five characters int eh book and tell what each would wear to the party, tell what food you would serve and why, tell what games or entertainment you will provide and why your choices are appropriate, tell how three of the characters will act at the party, what kind of party is it? (birthday, housewarming, unbirthday, anniversary, etc.)
*List five of the main characters fromthe book you read.  Give three examples of what each character learned or did not learn in the book.
*Obtain a job application from an employer in your area and fill it out as one of the characters in your book might do.  Be sure that that job is one for which a character in your book is quqlified.  If a resume is required, write one.
*Change the setting of the book you read.  Tell how this change of setting would alter events and affect characters.
*Make a paper doll that looks like one of the characters in the book you read.  Design at least three costrmes for this character.  Next, write a paragraph commenting on each outfit; tell what the clothing reflects about the character, the historical period and events in the book.
*Prepare a list of 15 to 20 questions for use in determining if other people have read the book carefully.
*Rewrite the story as a picture book.  Use simple vocabulary so that it can be read by a second grader.
*Make a mobile showing pictures or symbols of happenings in the book.
*Make a display of the time period of your book.
*Research and write a one page report on the geographical setting of your story.  Include an explanation as to why this setting was important to the effect of the story.
*Make models of three objects which were important int eh book you read.  Ona card attached to each model, tell why that object was important in the book.
*Pretend you are one of the characters in your book.  Tape a monologue of that character telling of his or her experiences.  Be sure to write out a script before taping.  You could perform this live if you so choose.
*Make a timeline of the major events in the book..  Be sure the divisions on the timeline reflect the time period in the plot.  Use drawings or magazine cutouts to illustrate events along the timeline.  You can present it to the class taking us through time for 5 points.