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Independent Novel 2: Wiki Page
 * Hi! Here is what we will be doing for your 2nd Independent Novel Assignment.

This will be your last independent novel assignment for the year. This time you will read the book at your own leisure and will be required to make FIVE entries on your wiki page. By the fifth entry, you should be done with your book. Please pay close attention as I explain what a wiki page is and the format we will be using.

After you have a few minutes to look around in the library, read through a few books, make your choice and fill out the following: __** Wikispace website: **___
 * Book: _ **
 * Author: **
 * Parent’s Signature: __(HW)__ **
 * Your login and password: _ **

Here is a calendar for the dates your wiki posts are due. 1. Thursday, April 29th
 * Post Entry # Due Date **

2. Thursday, May 13th

3. Thursday, May 27th

Each post should be set up as follows and should include the following: __** *Pages read: **___ to
 * *Title you create for the reading you’ve done: **
 * *Date: **
 * *Significant Quote (include page number): **
 * *Explanation (about a paragraph): **
 * HOT Q: **


 * Your Answer to the HOT Q (about a paragraph): **
 * Connection: **

Each wiki post will be graded out of 20 points. To earn 20 points you must meet the following criteria: __
 * Thoughtful, creative title
 * The student has read an appropriate amount of pages for the length of time he/ she had
 * The student has followed the post format
 * The significant quote has been included, as well as the page numbers
 * The explanation connects to a bigger picture (theme, characterization, etc.); the explanation is about a paragraph
 * HOTQ is posed. Reflects a great deal of higher- order thinking
 * Answer to HOTQ is thoughtful and shows engagement with the text; answer is about a paragraph
 * A thoughtful connection has been made where the student connects to an emotion, or makes a profound connection. Connection reflects understanding and engagement with the book.