Assignments

-Remember to read at least 20 minutes everyday and fill out your reading log! 

-Choose 3 writing prompts to respond to from the literacy blog each week.

__//**Author/Illustrator Project: **//__

1. With a partner, group, or by yourself choose an author or illustrator and read at least four of their books. You want to really get to know your author or illustrator. Think about their style, the genre of stories they write or illustrate, etc. 2. After reading, research the author/illustrator. Find out more about the author's or illustrators' life. You might be able to find some wonderful websites or blogs! 3. Decide on a way to present your expertise to your classmates- be creative! Here are a few ideas: a Powerpoint presentation, an informational poster, a report, a video or podcast, a wikispace... (You may also want to include book talks of your favorites)

Here is the rubric for grading your final product:


 * CATEGORY || 4 Above Standards || 3 Standards || 2 Approaching Standards || 1 Below Standards ||
 * Content || Content is complete, insightful and goes beyond what is required. || Most of the content is complete and covers most of the important ideas. || Content is missing important ideas and covers a minimal of information. || Content has little information and can be inaccurate. ||
 * Sequence of information || Information is well organized and sequenced in a clear and logical way. || Most of the information is sequenced in a clear and logical way. || Some of the information is sequenced in a clear way. || There is not a clear sequence of information. ||
 * Vocabulary || Content words are used often and correctly and everyday vocabulary is above grade level. || Most content words and grade level vocabulary are used correctly. || Some content words are used. Vocabulary is below grade level. || Few content words are used. Vocabulary is minimal. ||
 * Sentences, capitals, punctuation, spelling & spacing || Writing uses correct punctuation, capitals, and spacing. Sentences are complete and complex. Spelling is correct. || Most of the punctuation, capitals and spacing is correct. Sentences are complete. Spelling is correct. || Some of the punctuation, capitals and spacing is correct. Sentences are correct but simple. || Little punctuation is correct. Sentences are not complete. ||
 * Text Font || Font (size, style and color) is readable and add to the content. || Font (size, style and color) is readable and are appropriate for the content. || Font (size, style and color) is hard to read. || Font (size, style and color) takes away from the content and are inappropriate. ||
 * Pictures and graphics || Pictures and graphics enrich the content and are appropriate. || Most of the pictures and graphics complement the content. || Some of the pictures and graphics add to the presentation. || Few pictures and graphics are included. Those included are not related to the content. ||