Southwick-Tolland Regional High School -- Summer 2015

A SUMMER READING PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR YOU

1) Select a book you would like to read over the summer.
-Your book selection should be appropriate for discussion in school.
-Your book selection should correspond to your reading level and must be approved by your parent/guardian.
-You may not use a book previously read for this project, and/or a class assignment or a book that you have read as
part of an English class.
-Students are welcome to visit the library in June to browse the collection and seek guidance in reading
selections. You CAN sign a book out over the summer!
2) Read the book by August 31, 2015.
-While you read, take notes on the characters and memorable quotes.
-After you have finished reading your selection, complete the Thumbnail Outline Worksheet as a guide for
preparing your Book billboard.
3) Prepare a Book Billboard or a digital presentation advertising the book you read. The Book Billboard
or digital presentation is due Tuesday September 15, 2015
-The purpose for your Book Billboard is to promote the book you read as a possible reading choice for others.
-The audience for your Book Billboard or digital presentation is your peers, high school students.
-Your Book Billboard or digital presentation must include:
*Name of the book you read
*Authors name for the book you read
*Names and descriptions of the major characters in your book
*A brief summary of the plot told in your own words
*Two direct quotes from your book which reflect the authors style and message - explain why you chose
each quote and how it is significant in the overall work
* Three (or more) illustrations of scenes in the book you read illustrations may be symbolic or literal
Write a caption for each illustration explaining how the photo or drawing represents some aspect of the
book you read
*A theme statement (What message did the author want you to gain from reading this book?)
*An explanation of what you learned about yourself, others or the world as a result of reading this book
Book Billboards must be prepared according to the following specifications:
*Your Book Billboard will be prepared on poster paper that is no smaller than 18 x 24 and no
larger than 22 x 28. Poster paper will be available in the Prew Library in June and September.
*Prepare a neat and attractive Book Billboard. Be sure all written materials on the Book Billboard
are neat and legible. Attach materials carefully so the Billboard remains intact.
*Avoid using sharp materials or original photographs. Your Billboard will NOT be returned to you.
* On the back, put your name, grade and homeroom in the upper right corner of your Book Bill
board.
*For digital presentations, you can use PowerPoint, Glogster, Prezi, or other software.
4) Academic Integrity Policy
-All Book Billboards will be subject to the regulations of the Academic Integrity Policy as stated in the
Southwick-Tolland Regional High School Student Handbook. Any project found in violation of the
Academic Integrity Policy will receive no credit. (No Plagiarism!)
-To avoid plagiarism- dont read about the book on the internet or use Spark Notes. Read the book and use
the Thumbnail Outline as a guide to make your billboard.
5) Book Billboards will be collected on Tuesday, September 15, 2015
-Students will self assess their Book Billboards and vote on the top book Billboards in their homeroom.
-English Teachers will count the assignment as one test grade in the first term.
6) Book Billboard Semi-Finalists will be displayed throughout the building for the next week.
-Students and staff members will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite Book Billboards.
-Prizes will be awarded for the top billboards. The student who designs the Book Billboard which receives
the most votes will receive a Kindle e-reader. *Students who choose to do a digital version will not be
eligible.*

KINDLE YOUR LOVE FOR READING!!! Summer Reading 2015 Thumbnail Outline
Homeroom_______ Grade _______

Name______________________________________________

Complete this Thumbnail Outline for the book you chose for Summer Reading. This Outline will help you as you prepare the
Book Billboard on your selection.
Book Title: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Author: __________________________________________________________
I. Main Characters
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II. Setting and Time Period
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III. The Plot: A Timeline
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IV. Favorite Quotes from the Book with Explanation
A._________________________________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________________(Page_____)
B._________________________________________________________________________________________________
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V. Favorite Scenes to Illustrate with Explanation
A._________________________________________________________________________________________________
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B._________________________________________________________________________________________________
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VI. Theme(s) of the Book [Plot Details to Support Theme(s)]
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VII. Explanation of What You Learned About Yourself, Others or the World
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Demonstrates no understanding of the assignment does not promote the book

Organization is not evident or fails to organize
Demonstrates negligible understanding of
concrete and abstract idea- plot summary and characters

Rarely identifies author's purpose and/or

techniques theme statement
Mistakenly evaluates value or usefulness of
work- no explanation of what student
learned

Provides little or no support with relevant

details- few or no quotes with explanations and few or no illustrations with
captions

Fails to combine ideas or information, fails

to create a new or original productbook billboard
Fails to use creativity to complete task

Demonstrates minimal grammar, punctuation and spelling skills

Demonstrates partial understanding of

the assignment promotes the book
to a limited degree
Organizes ideas in effective and logical
order
Demonstrates minimal understanding of
concrete and abstract ideas plot
summary and characters

Seldom identifies author's purpose and/or

techniques theme statement
Inconsistently evaluates value or usefulness of work- explanation of what
student learned

Provides some support with relevant details- at least one quote with explanation and two illustrations with
captions

Combines some ideas or information to

create an incomplete or unoriginal
product-book billboard
Exhibits a limited level of creativity to
complete task
Demonstrates limited control of grammar, punctuation and spelling

Demonstrates understanding of
the assignment promotes the
book
Organizes ideas in effective and
logical order
Regularly demonstrates understanding of concrete and abstract ideas- plot summary and
characters

Regularly identifies author's purpose and/or techniques

theme statement
Successfully evaluates value or
usefulness of work - explanation of what student learned
Supports ideas with relevant details
- at least two quotes with explanations and three illustrations with captions

Combines ideas or information to

create a new or original product- book billboard
Exhibits a suitable level of creativity
to complete task
Demonstrates control of grammar,
punctuation and spelling

Demonstrates complete understanding

and scope of the assignment
effectively promotes the book
Organizes ideas in a highly effective and
logical order
Consistently demonstrates deep understanding of concrete and abstract ideas- plot summary and
major characters

Consistently identifies author's purpose

and/or techniques - theme statement
Effectively evaluates value or usefulness of work- explanation of what
student learned

Clearly supports ideas with extensive

relevant details- two or more
quotes with detailed explanations
and three or more illustrations
with descriptive captions

Combines ideas or information to create a new or original product-book

billboard
Exhibits a commendable level of creativity to complete task

Demonstrates mastery of grammar,

punctuation and spelling

Purpose & Organization

Analysis

Evidence Support

Synthesis & Creativity

*Score______

Mechanics/Style

*Score_______

*Score_______

*Score_______

*Score_______

Comprehension

*Score_______

Level #1 Deficient

Level #2 Limited

Level #3 Acceptable

Level #4 Exemplary

Criteria

BOOK BILLBOARD Rubric -- Summer Reading 2015 -- Read, Write and Communicate Effectively

Grade: 9 10 11 12 Homeroom_______ Student_________________________________________

Title_______________________________________________________ *Average Score__________