Summer+Reading+Information

=**WHS Summer Reading** Expectations and Directions=

Assignment:
Please follow the attached rubric so you can earn the maximum number of points. This summer you will be responsible for reading the
 * two texts **you have already chosen. If you decide to change either book please e-mail Ms. Eichler or Ms. Giangreco immediately. In addition to reading two books, you will be responsible for posting two questions and two detailed responses per novel on the appropriate wiki page. In order to earn full credit for the assignment, please follow the rubric!

Due Dates:
1. Post 2 open-ended, thought provoking questions for each book by 11:59pm on August 14, 2011. 2. Post 2 detailed responses for each book by 11:59pm on September 1, 2011.

Contact Information:
Please e-mail Ms. Eichler or Ms. Giangreco if you have any questions! Ms. Eichler’s e-mail: ceichler@westbrookctschools.org Ms. Giangreco’s e-mail: ngiangreco@westbrookctschools.org

Directions:
1. On the left hand side of the screen, click on your summer reading book choice 2. Towards the top of the page, click on the "discussion" tab 3. Click "+new post" 4. Enter your first initial and last name in the "subject" line (example- ceichler). 5. Enter your question in the "message" section 6. Click "post"
 * How to post a question:**

1. On the left hand side of the screen, click on your summer reading book choice 2. Towards the top of the page, click on the "discussion" tab 3. To read a question click on one of the links under the heading titled "subject" 4. Read the questions posed by your classmates. These questions will be posted under the heading titled "subject, author, replies, views…" 5. When you find a question to respond to, scroll down and look for the "subject and reply" section 6. **Re-title the subject- Enter your first initial and last name in the "subject" line ** (example- ceichler). 7. Type a response in the "reply" section 8. Click "post"
 * How to respond to a question:**

1. Go to www.wikispaces .com 2. Sign in using your username and password 3. Click on "my account" in the top right hand corner 4. Look at "Details" and click on "change password"
 * How to change your password (only if you wish to do so):**

1. Go to www.wikispaces.com 2. Sign in to your account using your username and password. 3. Click on "my account" in the upper right hand corner. 4. Go to "details" and click on "change email." 5. Change your e-mail to the e-mail you frequent. 6. After the change has been recorded, log into the e-mail you just changed. 7. Open up the wikispaces e-mail you should have just received. 8. Click on "e-mail change confirmation."
 * How to change your e-mail preference (only if you wish to do so):**

=**Summer Reading Rubric**=
 * Criteria || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 ||
 * Blog Questions || =====‍The student asks more than one=====

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‍**new **thought provoking question, which sparks animated discussion. =====

|| =====‍The student asks a=====

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‍**new **thought provoking question that does not heed a yes or no response. =====

|| =====‍The student asks a=====

‍direct/simple comprehension question
(yes/no). || The student asks a repetitive question (a question already posted). || Does not ask a question. Could clearly tell he/she did not read book. Student did not ask question on time Teacher comments: || Student responses meet the requirements: -Two detailed responses (responding to classmates’ questions, not own) -References particular sections of book, demonstrates a deep knowledge of book and characters -Incorporates 1 quotation per blog entry -Responses greatly differ from other responses -Grammatically correct || Student responses do not meet one or two of the requirements: -Two detailed responses (responding to classmates’ questions, not own) -References particular sections of book, demonstrates a deep knowledge of book and characters -Incorporates 1 quotation per blog entry -Responses greatly differ from other responses -Grammatically correct || Student responses do not meet three or more of the requirements: -Two detailed responses (responding to classmates’ questions, not own) -References particular sections of book, demonstrates a deep knowledge of book and characters -Incorporates 1 quotation per blog entry -Responses greatly differ from other responses -Grammatically correct || Student did not respond to blogs. Or Student did not respond to blog on time During Blogging || Student is actively involved in the blogging process. Their responses incorporate ideas from other student responses. || Student is involved in the blogging process. Their responses mention other student responses. || Student is somewhat involved in the blogging process. Their responses do not specifically mention other student responses. || Student is not involved in the blogging process. No connections are made throughout their responses. || Student did not respond to blogs. ||
 * (By August 14 11:59pm)** ||
 * Response to Blogs || Student responses are above and beyond the required expectations.
 * (By September 1 at 11:59pm)** ||
 * Engagement
 * Participation during group discussion || The student takes an active role in leading the group discussion and responds to other students' opinions. || The student includes him/himself in the discussion and responds to other students' questions. Listens attentively || The student rarely includes him/herself in the discussion. Listens but not with || The student does not participate in the discussion but listens while other students || The student does not participate. The student is disruptive. ||