20 Models of Read and Reflect for Formative Assessment for Classes 6 to 10 (High School Level)
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: Swami and Friends
Author: R.K. Narayan
Publisher: Indian Thought Publications
Genre: Fiction
Number of
Pages: 140
Price: Rs. 150
I read Swami and Friends
during summer holidays for our school activity. It’s a fun story about a boy
named Swami who lives in a town called Malgudi. It feels like my own town with
hot sun, school, and cricket games. The author, R.K. Narayan, writes in an easy
way, so I could understand everything.
Swami is a schoolboy like me. He has
friends named Rajam and Mani. They play, fight, and get into trouble. Swami’s
father is strict, but his mother and grandmother love him. I laughed when Swami
ran away from home because he was scared of his teacher. It reminded me of
hiding from my maths homework once!
I liked the book because it shows
school life and friendship. Swami is brave but also gets scared, like me during
tests. The ending was a bit sad when Swami loses a friend, but it taught me to
care for my friends and family, like we do during Pongal festival.
I think other class ____ students
will enjoy this book. It’s not boring, and the story feels real. I give it 4
out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and think about my life. Thank
you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: The Jungle Book
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Genre: Fiction, Adventure
Publisher: Puffin Books
Number of Pages: 160
Price: Rs. 200
I read The Jungle Book during
formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an
exciting story about a boy named Mowgli who lives in a jungle with animals. The
author, Rudyard Kipling, writes in a simple way that made me feel like I was in
the jungle too.
Mowgli is raised by wolves and has
friends like Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. They teach him how to
live in the jungle. There’s also a scary tiger named Shere Khan who wants to
catch Mowgli. I liked the part where Mowgli fights Shere Khan with fire—it was
so brave! It reminded me of when I helped chase away a stray dog from our
street with my friends.
I enjoyed this book because it’s full
of adventure and shows how animals and Mowgli are like a family. It made me
think about being kind to animals and helping my friends, like we do in our
village during festivals. The stories are fun and not boring at all.
I think other class ____ students
will like this book because it’s full of action and animals. I give it 4 out of
5 stars! It helped me learn new English words and think about courage. Thank
you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: Malgudi Days
Author: R.K. Narayan
Genre: Fiction, Short Stories
Publisher: Indian Thought Publications
Number of Pages: 200
Price: Rs. 180
I read Malgudi Days during
formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a
collection of short stories about people in a town called Malgudi, which feels
like my own town in South India. The author, R.K. Narayan, writes in a simple
way, so I could easily understand the stories.
The book has many stories about
different people, like a boy selling newspapers, a man with a talking monkey,
and a blind dog. My favorite story was about a boy who helps a wrestler win a
fight. It was exciting and funny! It reminded me of when I helped my friend
carry coconuts to the temple during a festival.
I liked this book because each story
is short and fun, but it also makes you think about life. The people in Malgudi
are like my neighbors—some are kind, some are naughty. It taught me to be kind
to others, like we learn in our Tamil culture during festivals like Pongal.
I think other class ____ students
will like this book because it’s easy to read and feels like our own towns. I
give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me learn new English words and think about
helping others. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: The Village by the Sea
Author: Anita Desai
Genre: Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Publisher: Puffin Books India
Number of Pages: 176
Price: Rs. 199
I read The Village by the Sea during
formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a story
about a boy named Hari and his sister Lila who live in a small village by the
sea in India. The author, Anita Desai, writes in a simple way that made me feel
like I was in their village, which is a lot like places near my home.
Hari and Lila’s parents are sick, so
they take care of their family. Hari works hard in the fields and later goes to
Bombay to earn money. Lila looks after their house and sisters. I liked the
part where Hari learns new things in the city—it was exciting! It reminded me
of when I helped my uncle sell vegetables in the market to earn some money for
our family.
I liked this book because it shows
how kids can be strong and help their families, even when life is tough. It
made me think about how we care for each other in our village, like during our
temple festivals. The story also taught me to never give up, no matter how hard
things get.
I think other class ____ students
will enjoy this book because it’s about Indian kids like us and it’s easy to
read. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me improve my English and think
about being brave. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: Granny’s Sari
Author: Asha Nehemiah
Genre: Fiction, Children’s Literature
Publisher: Young Zubaan
Number of Pages: 112
Price: Rs. 150
I read Granny’s Sari during
formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a fun
story about a girl named Anu who lives with her grandmother in a small Indian
town. The author, Asha Nehemiah, writes in a simple way that made me feel like
I was with Anu and her granny.
Anu’s granny has a special sari that
gets lost, and Anu goes on an adventure to find it. She meets her friends and
neighbors while searching, and it’s full of funny moments. I liked the part
where Anu chases a goat that took the sari—it was so exciting! It reminded me
of when I ran after a chicken that escaped from our backyard.
I liked this book because it shows
how important family is, especially grandmothers, like my own amma who tells me
stories. It made me think about how we help each other in our village, like
during Pongal when we share sweets. The story also taught me to keep trying
even if something is hard.
I think other class ___ students will
like this book because it’s short, fun, and about Indian life. I give it 4 out
of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and think about caring for my
family. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: The Blue Umbrella
Author: Ruskin Bond
Genre: Fiction, Children’s Literature
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Number of Pages: 120
Price: Rs. 140
I read The Blue Umbrella during
formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a sweet
story about a girl named Binya who lives in a village in the hills of India.
The author, Ruskin Bond, writes in a simple way that made me feel like I was in
the hills with Binya.
Binya gets a beautiful blue umbrella
by trading her necklace, and she loves it a lot. But a shopkeeper named Ram
Bharosa wants the umbrella and tries to get it. I liked the part where Binya
climbs a tree to save her umbrella from the wind—it was so exciting! It
reminded me of when I climbed a mango tree to get my kite back.
I liked this book because it shows
how simple things like an umbrella can be special. It made me think about being
kind and sharing, like we do during our village festivals when we give food to
neighbors. The story also taught me to be happy with what I have.
I think other class ____ students
will enjoy this book because it’s short, fun, and feels like our Indian
villages. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and
think about kindness. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: Tales from the Indian Epics
Author: C.A. Kincaid
Genre: Fiction, Mythology
Publisher: Oxford University Press (originally published in 1918, my
copy is a reprint)
Number of Pages: 150
Price: Rs. 160
I read Tales from the Indian Epics
during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an
old book with stories from Indian epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata,
written by C.A. Kincaid. The language is simple, so I could understand the
stories even though they are from long ago.
The book has short stories about
heroes like Rama, Sita, and Arjuna. My favorite was about Hanuman flying to
Lanka to find Sita. It was so exciting, like an adventure! It reminded me of
when I heard my grandmother tell Ramayana stories during our temple festival.
I liked this book because it felt
like listening to old tales from my village elders. The stories teach about
bravery, loyalty, and doing the right thing, like how we respect our traditions
during Pongal. It made me think about being strong like Hanuman when I face
problems, like doing tough homework.
I think other class ____ students
will like this book because it’s full of exciting old stories from India. I
give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me learn new English words and feel proud
of our Indian culture. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: Panchatantra Tales
Author: Vishnu Sharma (traditional stories, retold by various authors)
Genre: Fiction, Fables
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha (originally compiled centuries ago, my copy
is a modern edition)
Number of Pages: 128
Price: Rs. 130
I read Panchatantra Tales during
our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an
old Indian book with short animal stories that teach lessons. The author,
Vishnu Sharma, told these stories long ago to teach princes, and my copy by
Amar Chitra Katha is easy to read with nice pictures.
The stories are about clever animals
like crows, monkeys, and lions. My favorite was about a smart crow that tricks
a snake to save its babies. It was so exciting! It reminded me of when I
tricked my little brother into doing my chores by promising him sweets.
I liked this book because each story
is short and fun, but also teaches something, like being honest or clever. It
made me think about how we learn from elders in our village, like during Pongal
when we listen to stories. The tales taught me to think smartly when I have a
problem, like during school group projects.
I think other class ___ students will
like this book because it’s full of Indian stories that are old but still fun.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of
our Indian tales. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: Jataka Tales
Author: Traditional Buddhist Stories (retold by Anant Pai)
Genre: Fiction, Fables
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha (originally compiled centuries ago, my copy
is a modern edition)
Number of Pages: 144
Price: Rs. 135
I read Jataka Tales during our
formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old
Indian book with stories about animals and people, teaching good lessons. These
stories come from Buddhist times, retold by Anant Pai in a simple way with
colorful pictures that made it fun to read.
The stories are about kind animals
and wise people. My favorite was about a monkey king who saves his friends by
making a bridge with his body. It was so brave! It reminded me of when I helped
my friends cross a small stream near our village by holding their hands.
I liked this book because each story
is short and has a good message, like being kind or sharing. It made me think
about how we help each other in our village, like during Pongal when we share
food. The stories taught me to be kind and think of others, even when it’s
hard, like sharing my snacks at school.
I think other class ___ students will
enjoy this book because it’s full of old Indian stories that are easy and fun
to read. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel
proud of our old tales. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Name: Hitopadesha Tales
Author: Narayana (traditional stories, retold by Anant Pai)
Genre: Fiction, Fables
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha (originally compiled centuries ago, my copy
is a modern edition)
Number of Pages: 136
Price: Rs. 145
I read Hitopadesha Tales during
our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an
old Indian book with short stories about animals and people that teach good
lessons. The stories were written long ago by Narayana, and my copy by Amar
Chitra Katha has simple words and nice pictures that made it fun to read.
The stories are about clever animals
like foxes, deer, and birds. My favorite was about a wise turtle who tricks a
hunter to save his friends. It was so smart! It reminded me of when I helped my
friend hide his broken pencil box from our teacher by distracting her.
I liked this book because each story
is short and teaches something, like being honest or helping others. It made me
think about how we listen to elders in our village, like during Deepavali when
we share stories. The tales taught me to think carefully before doing
something, like when I plan games with my friends.
I think other class 8 students will
like this book because it’s full of old Indian stories that are easy and fun. I
give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of
our ancient tales. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: Tenali Raman
Author: Anonymous
Genre: Stories, Folklore
Publisher: Swecha Publications Guntur
Year of Publication: 2002
Number of Pages: 100
Price: Rs. 39
I read Tenali Raman during our
formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a fun
book with short stories about Tenali Raman, a clever jester in King
Krishnadevaraya’s court. The stories are old but written in a simple way that I
could understand.
Each story shows how Tenali uses his
smart ideas to solve problems or trick others. My favorite was when he fooled a
greedy man with a clever plan. It reminded me of when I tricked my friend into
sharing his snacks by telling a funny story! The pictures in the book made the
stories even more fun, like seeing our Indian culture.
I liked this book because it’s full
of humor and teaches good lessons, like being honest and clever. It made me
think about how we solve problems in our village, like during Pongal when we
work together. I think other class ____ students will enjoy it because it’s
easy and exciting. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English
and love our old Indian stories. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: Grain Chains
Author: Anonymous
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Swecha Publications Guntur
Year of Publication: 2002
Number of Pages: 110
Price: Rs. 52
I read Grain Chains during our
formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old
book of poems about farming and village life in India. The words are simple and
nice, making me feel like I was walking through the fields near my home.
My favorite poem was about a farmer
who works hard to grow rice, even when it’s tough. It reminded me of my father
working in our fields during the monsoon. The poems show how farmers and nature
are connected, like how we thank the land during Pongal.
I liked this book because it made me
think about where our food comes from. It’s like the stories my grandmother
tells about village life. I think other class _____ students will like it
because it’s easy to read and feels like our Indian villages. I give it 4 out
of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our farmers.
Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: Gitanjali
Author: Rabindranath Tagore
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Rupa Publications (originally published in 1910, my copy is a
modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 120
Price: Rs. 150
I read Gitanjali during our
formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old
Indian book of poems by Rabindranath Tagore, full of beautiful words about God,
nature, and life. The poems are simple but deep, so I had to read slowly to
understand them.
My favorite poem was about feeling
close to God while watching the sky and trees. It reminded me of sitting with
my grandmother under the banyan tree during Pongal, listening to her talk about
the gods. The poems talk about love and peace, like how we share sweets and
pray together during Deepavali.
I liked this book because it made me
feel calm and think about big things, like being kind to others. It’s like the
stories we hear in our temple. I think other class _____ students will like it
if they enjoy poems and Indian culture. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped
me read better English and feel proud of our old Indian writing. Thank you,
teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: The Golden Threshold
Author: Sarojini Naidu
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Rupa Publications (originally published in 1905, my copy is a
modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 100
Price: Rs. 140
I read The Golden Threshold during
our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an
old Indian book of poems by Sarojini Naidu, full of beautiful words about
nature, love, and India. The poems are simple but make you feel happy and
thoughtful, so I read them slowly to understand.
My favorite poem was about a
palanquin, where people carry a bride and sing about her. It reminded me of
weddings in our village during Deepavali, with music and flowers everywhere.
The poems talk about our land and people, like how we celebrate Pongal with joy
and thank nature.
I liked this book because it made me
feel proud of India and its beauty. It’s like the songs we sing in our temple
festivals. I think other class _____ students will like it if they enjoy poems
about our country. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English
and love our Indian culture more. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: The Bird of Time
Author: Sarojini Naidu
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Rupa Publications (originally published in 1912, my copy is a
modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 110
Price: Rs. 145
I read The Bird of Time during
our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an
old Indian book of poems by Sarojini Naidu, full of lovely words about life,
love, and our country. The poems are simple but deep, so I read them slowly to
feel their meaning.
My favorite poem was about
springtime, with flowers and birds singing. It reminded me of our village
during Pongal, when the fields look green and everyone is happy. The poems talk
about joy and sadness, like how we pray and sing together during Deepavali.
I liked this book because it made me
feel close to India’s beauty. It’s like the songs my grandmother sings during
festivals. I think other class ____ students will like it if they enjoy poems
about nature and our culture. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read
better English and love our Indian stories more. Thank you, teacher, for this
activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: Summer in Calcutta
Author: Kamala Das
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: DC Books (originally published in 1965, my copy is a modern
edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 80
Price: Rs. 130
I read Summer in Calcutta during
our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an
old Indian book of poems by Kamala Das, full of strong and beautiful words
about love, family, and being a woman in India. The poems are simple but deep,
so I read them slowly to understand them.
My favorite poem was “An
Introduction,” where she talks about being herself and speaking in English. It
reminded me of how I feel proud speaking Tamil and English at school. The poems
talk about feelings, like how we share love with family during Pongal or pray
together during Deepavali.
I liked this book because it made me
think about being brave and true, like how my mother teaches me to be honest.
It’s like the stories we hear at home about strong women. I think other class _____
students will like it if they enjoy poems about Indian life. I give it 4 out of
5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our Indian culture.
Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: A Rain of Rites
Author: Jayanta Mahapatra
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Orient Blackswan (originally published in 1976, my copy is a
modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 90
Price: Rs. 135
I read A Rain of Rites during
our summer holidays for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old
Indian book of poems by Jayanta Mahapatra, full of quiet and deep words about
life, nature, and our country. The poems are simple but make you think, so I
read them slowly to understand them.
My favorite poem was about rain
falling on a village, making everything feel calm and sad. It reminded me of
the monsoon in our village, when we sit together during Pongal and watch the
rain. The poems talk about feelings and places in India, like the temples we
visit during Deepavali.
I liked this book because it made me
feel close to my village and think about life. It’s like the stories my
grandfather tells about our land. I think other class _____ students will like
it if they enjoy poems about India. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me
read better English and feel proud of our Indian culture. Thank you, teacher,
for this activity.
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
Name: ___________________________
Class: ______
Roll No: ______
School: _________________________________
Book Review for Read and Reflect
Activity
Book Name: The Striders
Author: A.K. Ramanujan
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Oxford University Press (originally published in 1966, my
copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 80
Price: Rs. 125
I read The Striders during our
summer holidays for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian
book of poems by A.K. Ramanujan, full of simple but deep words about nature,
people, and life in India. The poems are short, so I could read them slowly and
understand them.
My favorite poem was about a water
bug called a strider, moving lightly on water. It reminded me of watching
dragonflies near the pond in our village during the monsoon. The poems talk
about small things, like trees and rivers, and big feelings, like how we pray
during Deepavali or share food during Pongal.
I liked this book because it made me
notice the little things around me, like the flowers in our temple. It’s like
the stories my grandmother tells about our village life. I think other class ____
students will like it if they enjoy poems about India. I give it 4 out of 5
stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our Indian ways.
Thank you, teacher, for this activity.
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