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ELA 10: Quarter 3 Independent Reading Project

Learning Targets

  • Students will be able to use textual evidence to support claims that themes are present in their ELA books and independent reading books.
  • Students will be able to discuss similarities and differences with a partner/partners, while citing passages from their own books.
  • Students will be able to research, paraphrase, and cite a credible database source about a teenage experience for Gen Z.
  • Students will write, produce, and edit a podcast that covers the information from their research, independent reading books, ELA books, and own experiences.
  • Students will speak professionally and clearly when producing their podcast.

Database Off-Campus Passwords

Project Tasks

Day 1: Book tasting, review assignment guidelines, copy graphic organizer,  set reading goals, and complete before reading prompt

1. Complete the book tasting in the library and select your final book choice.

2. Review assignment guidelines.

3. Review graphic organizer and make a copy.

4. Complete the pre-reading section of your graphic organizer and set your page goals for your book.

  • First third of book & Part I of graphic organizer done by Friday, January 31st
  • Second third of book & Part II of graphic organizer done by Thursday, February 20th
  • Finish book & finish graphic organizer by Thursday, March 6th
Day 2: Reading Check #1

1. Divide into podcast partners (assigned by your teacher). Discuss your books so far, as well as the graphic organizer completion.

2. One group member make a copy of the podcast graphic organizer below and share with your group member(s).

3. Begin filling in the podcast graphic organizer with the information from the Before Reading & Part I of your independent reading graphic organizer. (Focus on the RED sections!)

Day 3: Reading Check #2

1. Review rubric, librarian(s) and teacher exemplify conversational vs. stilted script, and review what has been done so far. Is your script conversational so far?

2. Discuss your books so far, as well as the graphic organizer completion with your partner(s). 

3. Open your podcast graphic organizer and begin working on the next part of it, filling it in with information from Part II of your independent reading. (Focus on the YELLOW sections!)

Day 4: Reading Check #3

1. Turn in your independent reading graphic organizer to Canvas.

2. Discuss your books so far, as well as the graphic organizer completion with your partner(s). 

3. Open your podcast graphic organizer and begin working on the next part of it, filling it in with information from Part III of your independent reading. (Focus on the PURPLE sections!)

Day 5: Research, finalize podcast graphic organizer, set up collaborative project on WeVideo, set podcast times, and begin podcast practice

1.  Open your podcast graphic organizer and begin working on the GREEN part of it. This includes a research component.

2. Finalize your podcast graphic organizer (finish the GREEN elements) and submit to Canvas.

3. Set up a collaborative project on WeVideo.

4. Using your podcast graphic organizer, begin practicing your script for your podcast. Make notes of any changes, details, etc. as you work! Figure out times on the sheet below.

Days 6 & 7: Finish podcast practice, record, edit, and submit your podcast!

1. WeVideo brief tech tutorial from the library.

2. Finalize your practice.

3. Record your script on WeVideo. The library recommends doing it on one computer.

4. Add music, any transitions, edit your podcast, preview it, and submit!

Databases and Online Resources

Blue Valley Library Media | Blue Valley School District #229 | Overland Park, KS 66223