Independent reading quarter 1 Name_____________

Schedule: Here is a schedule to keep yourself to from now until the end of the quarter.

Sept 8th - At least half- way through book

Oct 16th, 17th , - work on projects/ papers in class

Oct 18th- 20th give presentations- Paper due when you present

Notice that there is no Rough Draft- plagiarism will not be tolerated- 0

Notes on the presentation: Refer to your presentation sheet. Make sure that you stay beneath the time
limit.

Directions for the independent reading paper:

You will be writing a paper over the Theme of your independent reading book. You will choose ONE
theme and at least TWO examples from the book that conveys your theme. (That means two direct
quotes). Your thesis must be clear. Use this fill in the blank thesis if you need:

In the novel ______(title)__________, the author ____(author's name)__________ conveys the theme
of _____(your choice of theme)_______, through _____(example one)__________, and
________(example two)_______.

Check list for the paper:

o Length: 2 pages minimum

o 12 pt font: NO exceptions
o Clear thesis in introduction
o Two direct quotes (from your book)
o Transition words in every paragraph
o Printed (no digital copies will be accepted after).
o Attach the rubric to the back of your paper
Name_____________

Good Fair Poor Score

(N/A)
Introduction Good Fair Poor Score

- Introduces author Introduction Introduction does

- Introduces title missing one or not introduce
- Introduces theme more elements required
- Clearly written information and
thesis statement does not have the
characteristics of an
introduction

Body Paragraphs Good Fair Poor Score

Each Body Body paragraphs Body paragraphs do

Paragraph contains contain some not contain
one concrete detail concrete detail and concrete details and
and is followed by limited commentary commentary
commentary

Conclusion Good Fair Poor Score

Restates thesis and Restates thesis and Does not restate

main points, main points and thesis and main
discusses why it does not introduce points
matters, does not any new ideas
introduce new
ideas, and reads like
the ending of an
essay

Concrete details Good Fair Poor Score

At least two At least one Concrete details not

concrete detail concrete detail included
included in each included in most
paragraph paragraphs

Theme Good Fair Poor

Theme is very clear Theme is somewhat There is no theme

and strongly clear and somewhat
supported with supported with
concrete details and concrete details and
commentary commentary