Reading outside of school is a great way to increase fluency and comprehension, thereby strengthening basic literacy skills.  However, Independent Reading has other benefits as well.  First, reading outside of class gives students the opportunity to utilize some of the content-specific learning that takes place during class.  In other words, this is a chance to apply what we are learning – vocabulary, literary concepts, methods of analysis, etc. – to another area or experience.  Additionally, it is my hope that students will experience the joys of reading for pleasure and the satisfaction of sharing their thoughts about literature with others.   

Students will be expected to complete reading assignments by throughout each week and respond to each assignment by responding to Journal prompts, which can be found on their IR bookmarks (see below).

 

                         Happy Reading!

 

Instructions: 
1.    Read for 20 minutes, 3 times each week.
2.    After each time you read, answer one of the following questions in complete sentences in the Independent Reading section of your binder.  (Choose 3 different questions each week)

Questions: (choose one)
1.    How is the main character feeling?  Why?  Have you ever felt this way?  Explain.
2.    What part of the book can you picture very clearly in your mind?  What words does the author use to help you picture this?
3.    What is happening in the book right now?  What do you think will happen next?  Why?
4.    If you could meet one of the characters, or the author, in real life, whom would you want to meet, and what would you ask him/her about the book?
5.    Choose a “5 Star Quote” – a quote that stands out to you – and explain why you chose that quote.
 

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