Welcome to the best subject!
I know I'm biased, but I do adore Reading and Language Arts. This year, we will read a ton of awesome of novels together, have time to read independently, expand our vocabularies, strengthen our writing skills, and develop our love of reading.
I believe in letting students choose books that they are interested in as opposed to assigning specific books. All of my students will get an individualized AR goal and will be expected to meet that goal within nine weeks. They can read whichever book they choose (close to or within their reading ranges), but will be encouraged to complete my.....
40 BOOK CHALLENGE!
The challenge is very attainable and will expose readers to different types of books. They will record the books that they read and finish on their 40 Book Graph in their binders under the appropriate genre heading. Students who complete the challenge will be rewarded and recognized at the end of the year! The challenge consists of reading:
5 Fantasy books
5 Realistic books
5 Science Fiction books
4 Historical Fiction books
2 Biographies/Autobiographies
2 Graphic novels
10 Your Choice books
Student Requirements
Students are required to show up prepared with all of their materials, follow all classroom rules and expectations, treat peers and adults with respect, and to put forth their best effort! In addition...
- READ EVERY NIGHT for at least 35 minutes!!!!
- Take at least one AR test per week (fiction or informational)
- Steadily progress towards reading goal
- Complete the weekly comprehension homework and turn in on time
- Fill in agendas daily and have parents sign each night
- Come to school with a great attitude!
Grades
Grades will be taken on tests, quizzes, novel activities, weekly warm ups, language reviews, vocabulary word of the week, AR comprehension average/goals, essays, and weekly homework comprehension.