SUMMER READING
ASSIGNMENT AND REPORT
MS. FIORI GRADE 5
Email:
vfiori@saintanneschool.com
Assignment: Students are to read Fitzhugh,
Louise
Harriet the Spy. After they are finished reading, he/she will
write a book report. The report will be graded using the following rubric. This
will count towards a reading and writing grade.
Due: The first
day of school— August 16, 2012.
Late
reports will still be accepted but 10 points will be deducted from each day the
report is late.
DO NOT LOSE
THIS RUBRIC
PLACE
THIS ON YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Content: 5 paragraphs (50
points- Reading)
1st paragraph-Author, Setting, Time
…………………………………………… .10 points
2nd paragraph- description of Main Characters
………………………..……...10 points
3rd paragraph-Plot (problem/solution faced by
characters) ………………...10 points
4th paragraph-Theme/Moral (underlying idea
& subject/lesson learned)….10 points
5th paragraph-Opinion/Recommendation (reason
for choice)………………10 points
Mechanics (30 points Language)
Spelling………………………………………………………………………….…….10 points
Punctuation ………………………………………………………………………….10 points
Grammar/Usage …………………………………………………………………….10 points
Form (20 points Language)
Legible (How easy the report is to read and understand)
………………… 10 points
Typed (12 font only) or neatly hand-written……………………………………10
points
TOTAL 100 points
Remember:
- Indent the first line of each paragraph.
- Use your own words! Parents may assist, but please do not do the work for your child.
- The book report is worth 1 Reading and 1 Language (writing) grade.
- We will discuss the book, watch the movie, and do an in class written assignment comparing the book to the movie.
