Description

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 Article Book Report
– Concepts introduced:
Headline, byline, dateline, inverted pyramid, lead
Objectivity, bias, objective point of view
– Activity:
Watch video lecture on news writing
Sample: Nursery rhyme news Nursery Rhyme Article Activity
Exercise in bias detection
– Sample: Final Product (100 pt total): Journalism Book Report Scoring Rubric
Reading log
News article on favorite scene
Opposite bias news article, same scene
Study questions/crossword

Please note: You will need to use your computer system to access files on the disc. These files are needed for the program.