On the blue comet by rosemary wells publication date. A history of the jersey centrals new jersey southern division by baer, christopher t coxey, william j schopp, paul w. Book talk rubric selfselected novel ready to use public rubric directly link to this rubric or embed it on your website. The comet passenger cars are they type of cars used today by new jersey transit, nothing close to what bobby was looking at. On the blue comet and millions of other books are available for instant access. The direction sheet is a simple list of what students need to include in their book talk and steps to complete it. Our booksource team is working remotely and available to answer questions, create price quotes and place book orders. This demonstration models the nucleus of a comet using dry ice and a mixture of common ingredients found in comets.
Each one comes with student instruction sheet and grading rubric. Ibatoullines intricately detailed illustrations, both full. Through this series of activities students will be able to explain the differences between these three objects. For this assignment, you will choose a book that is at least 70 pages long and appropriate to your personal reading level.
This module offers numerous resources to assist you developing your approach to providing meaningful evaluations for students to help them become better citizens and better journalists. Curtis, monkey island by paula fox, gathering blue by lois lowry, and stargirl by jerry spinelli. They choose one book that they have been reading that is at their level and share with a small group of 8 to 10 students. Pictures are colored with pens, pencils, or crayons. You can talk about your current emotions and interests or make some goals for your future self.
The report is not written in blue or black ink, andor the paper is messy. Understanding and creating comics with seventh graders amelia carl cc by amelia carl 2010. Lists most of the important events in the book without revealing the conclusion, but misses 2 or 3 major events. Most teachers say grading and assessment is the toughest assignment they face. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Write one page total supporting your choice of quotes. The report should include the title and author of the book and a complete description of the main characters.
Book talk rubrics spartanburg county school district one. The blue comet is the 85th and penultimate episode of the hbo television series the sopranos, the eighth episode of the second half of the shows sixth season, and the 20th episode of the season overall. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. Middle school reading report rubric this book report will contain multiple paragraphs and will be limited to one page. Middle school comics unit contact me iowa core curriculum sample lessons student work why teach comics. Rubric for comic strip reports choice of scenes lists all the most important events that occur in the book without revealing the conclusion. Love these 15 creative book reports that you can use with any book. Whether you are a middle school, high school, college, or even an esl teacher, it is an amazing activity for your students to express themselves and show their inner creativity. Rl 1 5 explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that give. On the day of your talk, you may bring note cards, your script, or anything else you may need in order to give your talk. Jun 22, 2017 a rubric in student language written for middle school students to selfassess their persuasive writing. This is designed for middle school students to share a book they have read with the class.
On book talk day, i create groups based on interest if possible and have students sit in a circle with their books. Middle school comics unit contact me iowa core curriculum sample lessons student work. I use the rubric to evaluate students as they share their books with the class. Poetry is a great tool for every english classroom. Allie and james they talk about the new pet the pictures show pets 1 minimal understanding rubric. You will read the book and prepare a book talk oral book report for the class. The selfevaluation rubric will be handed out in class to the students, if they lose their copy they can either print it from the link below, or they can find the link. One day in a house at the end of lucifer street, on the mississippi river side of cairo, illinois, elevenyearold oscar ogilvies life is changed forever. Students will watch a video lesson, discuss key vocabulary terms, and create a flipbook of a comet orbiting the sun.
Through inquiry based lab experiences, projects and teacher direct instruction, students engage in in rich scientific topics that address all standards in the iowa core curriculum for grades 68. The activity comet tails is an assessment activity that is based upon what the students observed about comets in the make a comet activity. The handbook outlines the program components, discusses the specific needs of. Branches early chapter books discussion guide pdf version grades. Commitment to critical thinking rubric middle school oer. The 6mile route ran by way of elizabethport, red bank, lakehurst, winslow junction, and then on to the highspeed reading companys.
The middle school science curriculum is designed to allow students to experience a variety of science fields each year. Not only does the model look like a comet, it gives off jets of vapor simulating the tail released by rea. Instructions on how to make a comet in the classroom are also provided. The other tail is a faint blue ion gas tail that always points away from the sun. Being the seventh carl sagans book ive read,comet was a book cowritten by, of course, the late great carl sagan and ann druyan in 1985 before the return of the historical comet halley. Use this rubric to selfassess your persuasive writing as you work on it. Nov 04, 2010 on the blue comet by rosemary wells publication date. This module is a series of sections on the origin, characteristics, and history of comets, with accompanying animations.
These are two seperate things, the blue comet being a famous train from new york to atlantic city as stated by bobby in the episode. Introductory chapters cover such topics as content and curriculum, writing, talk in the classroom, assessment and classroom management. Hamburger writing rubric this very simple rubric fits the hamburger diagrams used to teach writing. Aug, 2015 poetry is a great tool for every english classroom. Bridge to history day how to flow gently from classroom based assessments to national history day projects and back for 2011, 2012 and 20 developed by.
Book talk presentation printable student rubric by whitney. A b c d f creativity 10pts newscast displays creativity through all aspects of presentation. Well, im preparing to do just that tomorrow when i work with my students, during writing workshop, to create a new notebook rubric. This can be an ar book you are currently reading or just finished. Would make a great book for middle school, high school or a college astronomy 101 course.
Carl midprairie middle school i teach 7th grade language arts. Jun 27, 2017 assess your attitude about being a critical thinker using this rubric. Theodore herberg middle school located in pittsfield, massachusetts ma. Comet quarterly school newspaper students meet ever other thursday sometimes in the a. The resource contains over 14 rubrics for assessing such items as a summary, autobiographical sketch and narrative, speech, oral report, short story. Ela, book report, middle school, junior high categories. The story is initially set in cairo, illinois at the start of the great depression. In short, a booktalk is a brief oral discussion about a book where the purpose is to sell the book to other readers. A simplified version of the state writing rubrics this is the rubric that i use in my first grade classroom for writing.
Book club for middle school contains everything you need to adapt book club to your middle school classroom grades 6 through 8. Perfect for independent reading, reading workshop or anytime you want to let your students creativity shine. Book talk presentation printable student rubric by. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. Youre also welcome to use to find a store that is still operating or shop with. Books similar to on the blue comet goodreads share book. To ask other readers questions about on the blue comet, please sign up. Persuasive writing rubricmiddle school oer commons. Ive been using one that is slightly adapted from buckners book since 2006. My class sizes are between 2025 students this year. Writing rubric hamburger visual and face for conventions on one page.
Welldrawn secondary characters and evocative details bring the hardscrabble 1930s to life. A literaturebased curriculum instructions, lesson plans. Changing state and national standards create additional challenges for teachers. The object of a book talk is to convince the listener to read the book you are recommending. Oscar ogilvie is living with his dad in a house at the end of lucifer street, in cairo, illinois, when world events change his life forever. The book offers us a spectacular ride on the comet from its origins to the point when it gets close to the sun and heads back to where it comes from. Did the passage include the event in history or an important event in their nonfiction book. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
Book talk assignment and rubric orlando science middle. Writers notebook journal rubric free fifth grade writing. Great for public speaking practice and for book recommendations. Theodore herberg middle school pittsfield, massachusetts. Jan 25, 2009 sometimes you have to let go of the reigns and allow your students to lead you, right. Group included props or extras to make newscast lifelike. Written by series creator and showrunner david chase and matthew weiner, and directed by alan taylor, it originally aired in the united states on june 3, 2007, t. The wonderful collection of free and accessible texts enables students to explore enduring themes. T blue lobsters and pink dolphins 177 u just like me 181. Swbat compare and contrast the physical properties and locations of asteroids, meteors and comets. I like the pictures as they will help students remember.
Commonlit serves an immediate need felt by all teachers who are trying to align their instruction to the common core standards. One is a dust tail that is white from reflecting sunlight and is opposite the forward direction of the comet. Have them share the books they are reading, in pairs or groups, or even in front of the class, and have the students listen, take notes and comment on each others presentations. Understanding and creating comics with seventh graders. Find books like on the blue comet from the worlds largest community of readers. With middle school students, the booktalk can be an effective tool to hook reluctant readers and is an important component of independent reading time andor a readers workshop. Each quarter, i ask my students to participate in a book talk. Jan 01, 1985 being the seventh carl sagans book ive read, comet was a book cowritten by, of course, the late great carl sagan and ann druyan in 1985 before the return of the historical comet halley. A new writers notebook rubric two writing teachers. Assess your attitude about being a critical thinker using this rubric. Final astronomy project attached you will find the astronomy project assignment word document and you will find a link to the rubric for the selfevaluation portion of project. Prepare for the oral book talk using the script as a talking points guide.
It challenges students to observe images of different comets and asks them to identify what type of tail or tails the comets are showing. Commonlit offers a unique resource in support of literacy and critical thinking. Prekk, 12, 35 featuring branches series like boris by andrew joyner, notebook of doom by troy cummings, lotus lane by kyla may, and princess pink by noah z. Revolutionize your reading program with meaningful data and assessments that actually work. Author interview rosemary wells, author of on the blue comet. It describes our experiences presenting the classic build your own comet exercise and includes additional facts about comets that might be useful to astronomers who dont specialize in. Please do not choose a book you have used for a monthly book report. Use this lesson plan to introduce your students to comets. Book talk rubric allamuchy township school district. Sometimes you have to let go of the reigns and allow your students to lead you, right. Book talk assignment and rubric orlando science middle high. Make an active comet model thats guaranteed to grab your students attention. Independent reading project rubric 4 a strong project your project exceeds expectations.
Trains and time travel spur one boys thrilling adventure as he seeks to rejoin his father, in a new classic from rosemary wells and bagram ibatoulline. I teach four sections and this year my students participated in a comics. Students can also write at home and email their articles to mrs. Commitment to critical thinking rubric middle school. Goodreads members who liked on the blue comet also liked. Commonlit free reading passages and literacy resources. In short, a booktalk is a brief oral discussion about a book where. Book report projects for any book distance learning. The blue comet was filmed in january and february 2007, primarily at the shows usual filming locations. Book talk assignment and rubric grade 6, 7 and 8 your book talk assignment involves delivering a 5 minute book talk to the class about the novel you have read for independent reading. Segway home segwayed solar system about the comets tale. Segway home segwayed solar system about the comet s tale. It is obvious that you thought deeply about the book and your answers are insightful. Lists most of the important events in the book, but either highlights unimportant points.
Did the student rate this book and support rating with evidence from the book. Choose three quotes from the novel that support your choice of theme. Beginning february 21, 1929, the blue comet blazed a trail between jersey city and atlantic city twice a day. Whether any child reading today would know who were talking about probably doesnt matter at all but it. Also got out of this book there is so much that we dont know about comets, especially about the extreme orbit comets but we are learning more everyday. An entertaining evocation of silverscreen and steeltrain glamour. This is a fantastic collection of a wide variety of rubrics for writing, listening, and speaking. This writeup is intended to be a resource for other astronomers venturing into classrooms. However, her latest novel, on the blue comet, took a bit longer than most to complete30 years, to be precise. A rubric in student language written for middle school students to selfassess their persuasive writing. Rubrics for assessing student writing, listening, and.