Independent Reading Seminar
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
READING
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You may read anything that is school-appropriate and is at your reading level. |
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You will be asked to use 1 audio book (MARVEL will add this feature very soon |
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You are encouraged to read outside of class. |
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You are encouraged to read types of material you have never tried to read before. |
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You are encouraged to continually challenge yourself in your reading. |
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When you finish one book, you must write a one page (double-spaced, size 12 font) book summary. |
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You must let the teacher know when you change books. |
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It is okay to abandon a book if you don’t like it, but you must immediately start another. |
WRITING
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A double-entry journal will be ongoing as you read each book. |
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A one page summary/will be required for each book. |
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Several surveys will be filled out in narrative form throughout the course. |
EVALUATION
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Everyone participating in the class will be expected to be prompt, prepared, polite and productive. | ||||||
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You must complete a double-entry journal for every 50 (+/-) pages you read. | ||||||
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You are required to conference with the teacher about your reading at least once every two weeks. | ||||||
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Sharing will be encouraged. Book talks may be scheduled every two weeks to recommend or share a particularly good read. | ||||||
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Your
numerical grade will reflect your progress (or lack thereof) and will be
based on both a teacher evaluation and a self-evaluation in each of the
following areas:
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ADDITIONAL FOOT-NOTES : IDEAS FOR SHARING & ENCOURAGING READING
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