Reading Semester 2
Course Requirements:
Journal Writings
Independent Novels
Book Talks
Bookmarks/logs
Reading Assessment
Course Materials
1 manila folder (provided by teacher)
Journal (provided by teacher)
Schedule (Subject to Change)
Course Requirements:
Journal Writings
Independent Novels
Book Talks
Bookmarks/logs
Reading Assessment
Course Materials
1 manila folder (provided by teacher)
Journal (provided by teacher)
Schedule (Subject to Change)
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-17 Weeks 18-20 |
Introduce Journal Writing Identify authors’ techniques and model them Sentence Patterns Explain RADAR (Replace/Add/Delete/Rearrange) Choose a Novel (see letter) Establish Reading rate Explain Bookmarks Explain School/Home Reading Logs Book Maps Begin Next 5 Reading List Journal Writing Practice techniques in writing Radar Check Reading Rates Independent novel Bookmarks Reading logs Work on Reading Assessment (Schedule subject to change) |
Although semester grades reflect the quality of a student’s work and can be adversely affected by late work or irresponsibility, the good news is that grades in class are actually greatly influenced by improvement and hard work. If a student does his/her best, they may still receive an excellent grade. Grades are earned, not born. ALWAYS do your best.