EXTENSIVE READING ACTIVITY FOR LAPBOOK CREATION

Introduction

Why is Reading important?

You probably know that even in your own language reading is regarded as important because it can be entertaining and educational, can open up new worlds and enrich your life, and can improve hand-eye co-ordination and enhance social skills.

But for learning a foreign language, in this case English, reading in that language has additional important benefits that can help you learn the language faster and more completely.

Reading is an essential skill for language learners. When your reading skills improve, your listening, speaking and writing skills improve too. Here are some of the specific reasons why English learners are encouraged to read in English:

The constant repetition of words and patterns in reading helps you learn and remember vocabulary and grammar structures.
Reading helps you become familiar with the rhythm of English. Over time it will start to feel natural and you will notice when a sentence or phrase doesn't seem right.
Unlike conversation, reading is something you can do on your own.
Reading is not expensive, often free.
Good reading skills can improve your other language skills. You need to learn to read before you can write.
Reading is the best way to learn and remember the proper spelling of words.
Listening as you read along can help you improve your pronunciation skills.

If you want to improve your English, learn to love reading in English. The best readers often get the best grades, jobs and opportunities.

For additional reading you can go to :

https://www.englishclub.com/reading/guide-why.htm

Click on TASK so we can Start this Marvelous Journey.

Task

WELCOME TO THIS JOURNEY!

Dear Students,

For part of this task you will be working individually in the reading and creation, when it is time to present, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas with your classmates and discuss them.

You were required to take the Extensive Reading Test to help you know in what level of reading you are. Last class you selected your reading book according to your level. For this project # 4 you have to read the whole book and then you have to create a "LapBook" to illustrate your reading comprehension, finally you have to present your final project to your teacher and classmates.

Click on PROCESS, I will walk you through step by step on the elaboration of the Lapbook.

Process

PART 1. LAPBOOK CREATION

First of all it is very important you know What is a Lapbook?

Please click on the link and watch the video.

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Then , you must learn how to make a LapBook.

Click on the following link so you can be inspired on How to create your own LapBook.

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There are many ways to assemble a Lapbook.

Click here to learn.

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PART 2. GUIDELINES FOR THE CREATION OF YOUR LAPBOOK.

A.The lapbook must be made up of two OR three folders (colored or plain)

B. The following items must be included somehow on the LapBook:

Make sure you use complete sentences , and that these sentences are your own words.

The title of your story and the name of the author.
A brief Biography of the author and a picture.

You can click on this link to have a better understanding of what is a Biography and how to do one.

http://www.biographybiography.com/whatisabiography.html

At least 3 pictures illustrating the story you read.
10 vocabulary words that were NEW for you and their definitions. (You can make flashcards)

Using the following link you can make your 10 vocabulary list with definitions in a very easy way, then you can copy and paste to a Word document and use it in your Lapbook.

http://dynamo.dictionary.com/make

The GENRE of the book. Example: Fiction, non-fiction, realistic, fantasy, comedy etc.
The SETTING of the story. where and when the story takes place.
Describe your FAVORITE CHARACTER. Include both physical and personality descriptions whenever possible .Include a picture if you consider necessary.
Using your own words, describe briefly the CONFLICT of the story and how this conflict was SOLVED.
Create 3 questions you would ask the author about the book.

Going to the following link will help you create correct structured questions.

https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-questions_types.htm

Include your complete name, course level and date.

C. Most important use your imagination and be creative. I know that you are going to elaborate the most amazing Lapbooks. These lapbooks will be shown to other CELI students so they can appreciate your great effort and work.

D. Finally, be prepared to present your Lapbook on September 14th, 2015

Doubts or questions will be answered via email or in the following classes.

Evaluation

Your Extensive Reading Activity will be evaluated using the CELI Rubric for Oral and Written Skills.

The rubric has a total of 50 Points.

Oral Skill is worth 25 Points

Written Skill is worth 25 Points

CELI PROJECT RUBRIC

Project #__ Title:____________________	Always (4 points)	Frequently (3 points)	Sometimes (2 points)	Rarely (1 point)	Never (0 points)	Notes/Observations
Oral Skills Thoroughly completed the assignment
Meaning was clearly understood
Used structures correctly

Used vocab correctly

Spoke fluently (used few hesitations or long pauses)
Pronunciation was comprehensible
Written Skills Thoroughly completed the assignment
Was clear and easy to understand
Used complete sentences
Used structures correctly
Used vocab correctly
Used appropriate punctuation and capitalization
Subtotal:	( x4)	( x3)	( x2)	( x1)	( x0)
Total: 2 +	+	+	+	+		= / 50

Besides this Rubric there is another Rubric to evaluate your Lapbook Final Product.

LAPBOOK RUBRIC

Student: _________________________ Class: __________________________________

Lapbook Title:____________________________________ Date:__________________

Total Points _____/50 PRESENTATION

1- Title, front cover, bibliography 5 pts._____

2- Neatness (tidy in appearance) 5 pts._____

3- Creativity (originality and ingenuity) 5 pts._____

CONTENTS

4- Meaningful (The story has a clear message) 5 pts._____

5. Coherent (The ideas are connected in a logical sequence) 5 pts._____

6- Details 5 pts._____

GRAMMAR & SPELLING

7- Correct use of the Language 5 pts._____

8- Use of Vocabulary (Accurate descriptions) 5 pts._____

9- Verbs (Correct use of verb tenses and forms) 5 pts._____

10- Capitalization, Punctuation 5 pts._____

Bonus Points

FOLLOWED TEACHERS PROJECT GUIDELINES 5 pts._____

Comments:

Conclusion

Great Job !!!

You have successfully completed this Journey. It was a pleasure to be part of your learning process. I hope you have enjoyed this activity and that you are encouraged to share it with others.

“He that loves a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counselor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter. By study, by reading, by thinking, one may innocently divert and pleasantly entertain himself, as in all weathers, as in all fortunes.”

- Barrow

Credits

This Webquest was created in: https://www.createwebquest.com/

WHY IS READING IMPORTANT?

https://www.englishclub.com/reading/guide-why.htm

WHAT IS A LAPBOOK?

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HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN LAPBOOK?

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qlys-dZzrI align:center]

MANY WAYS TO ASSEMBLE A LAPBOOK.

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WHAT IS A BIOGRAPHY?

http://www.biographybiography.com/whatisabiography.html

MAKING A WORD LIST WITH DEFINITIONS

http://dynamo.dictionary.com/make

QUESTION TYPES

https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-questions_types.htm

THE IMPORTANCE OF READING

http://esl.fis.edu/parents/advice/read.htm

Teacher Page

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS:

This activity was designed for CELI (Center for English Language Immersion) Level 4 students, as one of four projects that have to be completed during the course. The four projects are worth a total of 60%, the remaining 40% is divided as follows:

20% Participation

10% Attendance

10% Online Activities

Objectives:

Students will be able to activate and reinforce other skills: Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and writing by reading.

Students will be able to develop critical thinking skills to aid their communication.

Students will be able to create a “Lapbook” to summarize their extensive reading assignment.

Additional Comments:

Reading should be a very important part of our English classes, from my own experience I have seen the advantages of including extensive reading as part of my courses, students develop more fluency , acquire more vocabulary , are more conscious of grammar structures, perform better academically and most important become more fluent in communication.

If you want to read more about this go to:

The Importance of Reading

http://esl.fis.edu/parents/advice/read.htm

If you need any additional information you can contact me at: ellie.correa@yahoo.com