Cardinal - Reading Tasks

1) Read the assigned chapters and answer the questions from the planning calendar.
2) After each chapter, stop and chart a connection to share during our reading discussions.
3) When you are done with the assignment for the day, you may work on one of the following tasks...  I will collect three of these projects after we finish the entire book.  So, it is not necessary to do a project response for each chapter.  Just choose three chapters.  Two projects may be the same choice.  I am always open to other project ideas, but they will need to be approved.   Post your alternate idea on the blog and look for an approval comment?


1) Create a news story explaining the major events of the story.  Focus on the conflict, climax, and solution of the chapter.  You may use a flip camera to record your piece.

2) Write a news article about the main events of the chapter including quotes from characters, photographs, and captions.

3) Create a visual story board explaining the four main events of the chapter.

4) Write a short script for a play that reveals important events from the chapter.

5) Create a comic strip of the chapter.

6) Create a study guide with more specific questions from the chapter.

Questioning Task

1) Review the study guide that you created based on a DOGO news article and choose one question to post on the blog.

2) Make a comment on one of your classmates questions.  In the comment section, answer the question in a detailed fashion, but also take the time to classify the question as "thick" or "thin".

Analyzing Vocabulary Words using the Frayer Model

Academic Choice Task

Review one of the articles from DOGO news, and choose 4 vocabulary words to create a frayer model.

Materials:

Blank Paper
Crayons
Map Pencils
Markers
Inspiration
Kidspiration
Comic Life
Powerpoint
Scissors

Identifying the Purpose of Text Features and Outlining the Main Idea

Hey Woody Readers,

I found out about this amazing site called, "DOGO NEWS".   Click on the link to go to the website. http://www.dogonews.com/ Read the task below and I'll look forward to reading your response.

Task
1) Choose an article that really interest you.
2) Read it thoroughly while thinking about the main idea and supporting details.
3) In the comment section write the following items: Title and Author of the Article, description of a text feature, and how the text feature helped you better understand the text.
4) Go to Inspiration and create a main idea and supporting details graphic organizer with at least four supporting details.
5) You will present your findings to the class on Fridays.
6) Enjoy Reading and Have Fun!!!!!!!!