Students will be given a list of books to choose from for their 1st book report project.  The novels are varying grade levels, therefore, students have flexibility with what novel they feel comfortable reading.  Students are responsible for their own novels.  Below are links to the guidelines for the project and also the outline which students will be required to fill out as they read their book.  Mini lessons will be provided for each part of the outline, therefore please don't get overwhelmed!  

PROJECT DUE DATE: November 18th, 2015

Currently students are reading the novel "A Long to Water" by Linda Sue Park.  Students are using this novel to compare  the two characters' perspectives and also to be able to cite evidence to prove their claims.  As a class we are exploring how culture, time, and place influence a person's identity.  We are having some very insightful discussions as a class.