Book Recommendation Project
Directions:
1. Log on to edmodo.com using the username and password on the back of your blue card. Most usernames are your first names and last names and all passwords are your personal lunch pins. Some usernames have a class number added to them.
2. Go to “assignments” and click on book recommendation.
3. Pick a book you will be recommending to the class. Think of a favorite book you've read this year or one that interested you. Follow the rubric for what to include in your recommendation paragraph.
4. Comment on another student’s post. See the example comments/questions for help.
5. Submit your recommendation! Check back to answer any questions students asked on your post.
6. EXTRA CREDIT: Write a post about our read aloud book.
Rubric
Must include: Points:
Title of book 1
Summary of book 5
- must include what the book is about, the characters,
and important details
-NOTE: don’t give anything away (no spoilers!)
-should be AT LEAST four sentences
Why you liked it 3
-discuss reasons for why it interested you,
connections you had to the book, or what made
this a good book
-explain WHY you liked it
-AT LEAST two sentences
Why someone should read it 3
-give two reasons why people should read it
-can include the genre, why it is fun to read, etc
-PERSUADE people to read it
Closing sentence 1
Reply to another student 2
-give them a positive comment and ask
a question about their book
TOTAL POINTS 15
Extra credit opportunity:
Write a second post about our read aloud book. Write five sentences on a summary of the book so far, predictions you have, and what you liked or did not like about Number the Stars. (5 extra credit points)
Example:
I recently read the book All About Sam. This book is about a young boys life named Sam. Sam tries to figure out what Phrases mean after his parents say them. Sam likes to over think the Phrases and doesn’t understand them. For example, “the terrible twos”, he thinks he can see the terrible twos. Sam has told us his life, through his eyes, since he was born. This is an exciting fiction book that follows Sam through his experiences growing up.
I liked this book for many reasons. This book is really funny and I liked that it was from a boy’s point of view. The characters are relatable and likeable. Sam reminded me of my own brother, so I was always making connections between Sam’s funny actions and my own brother’s goofiness. This book kept me laughing and it never got boring.
You should all read this book. If you like funny books, you will love this book. Also, Lois Lowry is the author and she writes a lot of good books. If you liked any of her books, like Number the Stars, you will probably like this book. If you are an older sibling, you will like this book because it talks about how crazy little siblings can be. I really enjoyed this book and I think you all will too!
Example reply to a post:
You gave a great recommendation. I liked how you talked about how older siblings should read this because I have a little brother! I was wondering how old Sam is in the book and if it is relatable to a fourth grader?
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