Fiction Reading - TAKE NOTES
When we're reading for class, there's usually a deeper meaning than what can be observed on the surface. In order to really catch that meaning, we can't read superficially. We should always be taking notes on what we're reading.
(I'll never say no to giving you post-it notes if you're using them for this purpose! Lined paper or a journal is good too!)
A quick reading note guide:
(I'll never say no to giving you post-it notes if you're using them for this purpose! Lined paper or a journal is good too!)
A quick reading note guide:
- Characters/ - what's happening to the character this chapter? Is the character growing? Is the character learning? Is the character still the same?
- Events - what events have driven the story along?
- Language - HOW does the author say what they're trying to say? Are they straight forward? Do they use similes and metaphors to compare? Do they use allusions? Do they describe a lot or a little? Does the description add or take away from the meaning?
- Theme - What is the bigger picture? What's the message the author wants us to take away from the story?
NonFiction Reading - Thinking about Thinking
Daily Independent Reading
Every class we will either start or finish with 15 minutes of independent silent reading. At the start of the year, you'll choose a book from the class library (or you can bring your own). You'll be expected to then do a daily 5 minute response to your reading. This response is NOT a summary, it's how you're thinking/feeling about the reading. You will be required to use the sustained silent reading responses provided to you. These responses will be collected and entered into gradebook.
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Accountable Independent Reading Project
(AIR)
Each student will be required to read and present at least one independent book per quarter (every ten weeks). Students will be expected to read both in class and at home.
- Students will complete a reading journal entry for each reading session (in class and at home)
- After finishing the book, students will create a “book report” based on that book
- All three presentations must be submitted before the end of the marking period
- Students are required to present ONE of the books they read each quarter
- Presentations must be scheduled at least 1 week in advance
- Those who schedule first get their choice of dates, so prepare ahead of time!
- Presentations cannot be more than 5 minutes long
- Can be on cliptomize, on canva, on powerpoint/slides/prezi, a video, or any other multimedia platform..
- Presentations must be scheduled at least 1 week in advance
Writing - The Draft System
Included in the writing process are the following items:
- Independent Inquiry Question
- Teacher Approved Thesis Statement
- PATDWC Outline
- Rough Draft
- Peer Review Session
- Final Draft
- Self Assessment
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