Book Approval for January/February
Book-of-the-Month Book Approval – Term 3 -- Seventh Grade English -- Dorsey
Dear Parents,
For Term 3, your student needs to choose one of the following types of books: literary nonfiction (including biography or autobiography), historical fiction, or multicultural fiction. It should have at least 100 pages, be a book that he/she has NOT read before, that is at his/her own reading level, and that is not on our department list of books not allowed for the portfolio. See our class blog (cavemanenglish.blogspot.com) or the English department website
Once the book is chosen, please sign this paper to indicate your approval. Your student must have his/her novel in class with the signed portion of this paper by January 21, in order to receive full points plus extra credit points. Sooner is better. This form will not be accepted for points after February 6, though it will still need to be handed in.
Encourage your student to read his/her book whenever and wherever possible.
This term's portfolio assignment will be passed out by January 16. (Sooner, if possible.) I recommend that your student be finished or almost done with his or her book at least a week before February 24. That way he/she will have time to get the project done. The project will be due by February 24. After March 13 no late or revised work on the assessment will be accepted for points. This will be an interesting assignment that requires understanding of the book and additional research. Quality work handed in early is welcome!
Your student should receive a reading log with this paper. There will not be a weekly log due, but the student should keep the log as he or she reads, and should bring it to class to be checked and to receive feedback and suggestions.
Thanks for your help!
Sincerely, Ms. Dorsey
Student name: (Please print first and last name) _____________________________
Title of book: _______________________________
Author's name: _____________________________________________
Number of pages: __________________ (The book should be at least 100 pages long.)
Parent signature: ______________________________ Date: _______________
Teacher approval _______ Date: _______ Points _____/10 + on time _____/10
1/13/09
After you get this back, save it in your binder.
Recommended books:
Appropriate nonfiction books include biography, autobiography, and literary nonfiction. Literary nonfiction tells about real subjects in a story format. Multicultural Fiction is based on situations that you won’t experience because of where you live or because of your cultural background. Historical Fiction: The setting is based in real places and events from the past. The characters may be based on people who really existed. The author could also make up characters who go through the experiences or interact with famous people of that time and place. Examples: Midwife’s Apprentice and Numbering the Stars.
Dates to Remember: (Write these in your planner.)
January 21: This approval is due. Sooner is better!
February 6: Last day to get points for this approval, though you still need to hand it in!
By February 24: The assessment project is due.
March 13: Last day to hand in any late or revised work for points for Term 3.
