Introduction
From time to time people have wondered why reading is important. There seems so many other things to do with one's time. Reading is important for a variety of reasons.
Reading is important because it develops the mind. The mind is a muscle. It needs exercise. Understanding the written word is one way the mind grows in its ability. Teaching young children to read helps them develop their language skills. It also helps them learn to listen. Everybody wants to talk, but few can really listen. Lack of listening skills can result in major misunderstandings which can lead to job loss, marriage breakup, and other disasters - small and great. Reading helps children [and adults] focus on what someone else is communicating.
Reading is fundamental to function in today's society. There are many adults who cannot read well enough to understand the instructions on a medicine bottle. That is a scary thought - especially for their children. Filling out applications becomes impossible without help. Reading road or warning signs is difficult. Even following a map becomes a chore. Day-to-day activities that many people take for granted become a source of frustration, anger and fear.
Reading is a vital skill in finding a good job. Many well-paying jobs require reading as a part of job performance. There are reports and memos which must be read and responded to. Poor reading skills increases the amount of time it takes to absorb and react in the workplace. A person is limited in what they can accomplish without good reading and comprehension skills.
Reading develops the imagination. TV and computer games have their place, but they are more like amusement. Amusement comes from two words "a" [non] and "muse" [think]. Amusement is non-thinking activities. With reading, a person can go anywhere in the world...or even out of it! They can be a king, or an adventurer, or a princess, or... The possibilities are endless. Non-readers never experience these joys to the same extent.
Task
All Students should present their book reports in a Power Point Presentation with the followgin information.
Process
All the following information should be addressed in PARAGRAPH FORM
SLIDE 1: Name the title, author, and the number of pages (REMEMBER TO UNDERLINE THE TITLE OF THE BOOK).
SLIDE 2: Identify the type of book
SLIDE 3: Identify the main characters.
Write 2-3 Descriptive sentences about each. Include BOTH Physical and personality traits whenever possible. Include Pictures.
NOTE If its one main character write three descriptive sentences if its more than 1 then write two each.
SLIDE 4: Describe the Book's settings. The setting is a part of a story that tells where and when the story takes place.
SLIDE 5: Give a BRIEF summary of the plot. It is a sequence of events in a story or play. It is what happens in the beginning, middle and end.
SLIDE 6:
1. What was the conflict or conflicts in the story?
2. What type of conflicts were they?
3. Were they resolved?
4. Why?
SLIDE 7:
1.What was the theme of the book?
2. Was there a message for the reader? What was it?
SLIDE 8:
1. Explain why you liked or disliked the book. Be specific!
2. And would you recommend the book?
Evaluation
Oral Part 45%
Written Part 45%
Tone of Voice 5%
Powerpoint 5%
Credits
Projects are 60% of the total grade.