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This document outlines a mystery book project for students over the next six weeks. It will be part of their reading grade. Students must choose a mystery book that they have not read before from the school or public library. They need to read the book carefully and create a 3D poster depicting an event from the book using vivid colors and illustrations. Students and parents must sign the bottom acknowledging the due date and book title before returning the form by the specified date.
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Mentor texts are a valuable way to allow students to integrate literature and student writing. Participants will be exposed to a variety of reading material, helpful texts, and student samples to help with the understanding of what mentor text is and how best it can be used. Participants will also participate in writing exercises that can translate into a positive classroom experience.
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- 1. ~Mystery Book Project~ Due: During the next six weeks, you will read and present a project based on a mystery book. This will be part of your reading grade. Step One Choose one mystery book to read. These books can be found in our school library or the public library. Please select a book that you will enjoy reading and that you have not read before. Choose a book that is an appropriate level for you and IS NOT A MOVIE. Books that are movies CANNOT be read for the project. Zeros will be earned if this occurs. Step Two Begin reading your book now. Read carefully and completely. Don’t wait until the last week to begin reading. Step Three After reading your book, create a three dimensional poster. POSTER Create an original poster using vivid colors and illustrations to depict an event or series of events from the book. The poster should be on poster board paper. The poster must contain at least one three dimensional element. (Something should stick up off the poster board in a 3-D effect.) Neatness and originality are important. Step Four Finish your project and present it to the class on (Please read, sign below, cut, and return bottom portion only.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My child and I understand that this project is not optional, but is for a reading grade. We understand that the project is due no later than Parent Signature __________________________________________________ Student Signature _________________________________________________ The book that I will be reading and presenting to the class is titled: ___________________________________________________________________________ Please return this form by