SEASON ONE includes three different sections (click on the hyperlinks to see the sample): The Basic Book Report – Concepts introduced: Following a rubric Conflict, Point of View, Climax, Protagonist,Antagonist Paraphrase and summary – Activity: Watch video lecture on literary terms – Sample Final Product (100 pt total): Basic Book Report Scoring Rubric Sample: Reading Log Book Report Reading Log Plot summary Paraphrase of favorite scene Study questions or crossword Sample: Literary Terms worksheet Literary Terms Worksheet The Pamphlet Book Report – Concepts introduced: Elements of the plot, mood and tone, setting, genre – Activity: Watch second video lecture on literary terms – Final Product (100 pt total): Reading log Pamphlet about the book (60 pts) Study questions or crossword The News…
SEASON TWO has two sections: The Poetry Book Report – Concepts introduced: Figurative language: alliteration, metaphor, hyperbole, simile, personification, etc. Terms: stanza, rhyme scheme, verse, etc. Types: sonnet, haiku, limerick, etc. – Activity: Watch video lecture on poetry Poetry Sample Sheet Watch video lecture on poetry types, figurative language and scansion Limerick activity Figurative Language Log activity – Final Product (100 pt total): Write four types of poetry based on your book The Drama Book Report – Concepts introduced: Terms: dialogue, monologue, cast, props, staging, aside, blocking, etc. Genres: comedy, drama, farce, melodrama – Activity: Watch video lecture on drama and Shakespeare Study A Midsummer Night’s Dream with lecture support AMND quizzes/paraphrase/prose Prose Rewrite Rubrics – Final Product (100 pt total):…
SEASON THREE is the longest season. There are three sections. The essay and research paper sections took our previously-existing Teaching the Essay and Teaching the Research Paper units (see below), expanded them, and added a video lecture component. The Essay – Concepts introduced: Personal, literary and SAT essays Literary essay paragraph worksheets – Activity: Expanded version of our “Teaching the Essay” unit including new video lectures Three literary essays on short stories A personal (college entrance) essay An SAT essay **This is the old SAT Essay format. The new format is VERY similar to the literary essay we teach. – Final Product (100 pt total): Essay on your book The Oral Book Report – Concepts introduced: The DOs and DON’Ts of…
Beyond the Book Report covers literary analysis, journalism, poetry, drama, oral reports, and research papers. This bundle includes all three seasons. Each season includes: Teacher packet Teaching Schedule and Guide Examples of Student Work Glossary of Terms DVD Video instructions Video Lectures PDF Rubrics Activities Assignments Please note: You will need to use your computer system to access files on the disc. These files are needed for the program.
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