New Independent Reading Book

The sixth grade students will be introduced to a new independent reading project.  We will once again be practicing "Text Marking" while reading a novel.  The students are expected to have a new novel by Friday, March 1st.  Below are the directions for the assignment and the grading Rubric.

Sticky Notes

Bookmark

Directions:  Choose one of the following after each chapter or about 10 pages.  
You must have at least 10 Post-It notes total, some may be used twice.

A.  Describe how the main character looks and acts.
B.  What is a prediction that you can make after learning about a character?
C.  Write two unanswered questions.
D.  What is the main problem so far in the novel?
E.  Write a 1-3 sentence summary of important events on the chapter or pages?  
F.  What does the title mean to you?
H.  Make any personal/media connection to the book?  Explain the connection.
I.  Describe a character’s actions.  Was it a good or bad choice?  Explain. 
J.  Give an example in the book that made the main character happy, sad, or angry. 
K. Which part of the book would you change?

Sticky Notes Checks
You must have at least 10 Post-It notes total some may be used twice.  Please number your notes and label your choice.
Date	You Need
Thursday 3/7	3 Post-It Notes ---------- /(6) 2 points each
Thursday 3/14	3 additional  Post-It Notes ---------- /(6) 2 points each
Thursday 3/21	4 additional  Post-It Notes ---------- /(8) 2 points each
Friday 3/22	Final Accelerated Reader Test due