Dear Parents and Students,
	Our next book report will be a sports theme.  These should be
storybooks that involve a sport, not a sports biography of a
professional athlete.  Popular authors for this type of story are Matt
Christopher and Mike Lupica.  Many of their books involve sports, but
have underlying themes that make up the story.  When I find a book
list, I will post it on our class webpage.  These books are due in
class by Friday, November 13th.  The options for your book report are
listed below.  The grading rubric is also included.  Thank you.

1.  Comic Strip
	For this project, you will create a comic strip based on a part of
the book you read.  Your comic strip should include illustrations as
well as text.  Look at real comic strips for ideas.
	Materials:  You will need a large sheet of white construction paper,
thin markers or colored pencils, and a ruler.
	Directions:  1)  Choose an important part of the book that you would
like to retell in your comic strip.  Find a part that will allow you
to include action and dialogue.  Write a one paragraph summary of this
part of the book.  2)  Refer to your summary as you sketch your comic
strip.  Your comic strip should include eight panels in all.  Make
sure that your sequence of events is clear and easy to follow.  3) 
Position your paper horizontally and draw eight boxes of equal size. 
Draw and write in pencil first, then copy over with thin marker or
pen.  Keep the illustrations and text as neat as possible.  Color your
comic strip.  4)  Give your comic strip a title.  Write your name, the
book title, and the author’s name on you project.

	Points Possible	Points Earned
Did you hand in your project on time?	10	
Did you choose and interesting or exciting part of the book?	10	
Did you write a one paragraph summary?	15	
Did you complete your comic strip?	25	
Does your comic strip effectively retell the selected pat of the book?	10	
Does your comic book include illustrations and text?	10	
Is your comic strip neat and easy to follow?	10	
Are the spelling, punctuation, and grammar correct?	10	





2.  Finger Puppets
	Make finger puppets of the main characters in your book.  Pick out
your favorite scene and act it out using the puppets.  You will also
give a short oral summary of the book.

	Possible Points	Points Earned
Was your project completed on time?	10	
Did you make a set of puppets to represent the main characters?	30	
Did you act out your favorite scene from the story?	35	
Present oral summary	25