Required
Reading
English
Class, Ms. Taylor
Each English student will read material outside of English class. Three
types of material are required: fiction, informational and biographical.
Students log their daily progress in a reading log in their interactive
notebook (INB). The student will present an alternative book report (ABR) for each
of the required reading three types. and write a five paragraph essay on one of
the required readings.
The purpose of
Required Reading outside of class is to
1.
Give students
ownership of their reading responsibilities;
2.
Improve reading
comprehension skills, as well as speed and fluency, in more than one genre;
3.
Enhance
familiarity with punctuation skills and grammar usage through the written page;
4.
Open venues of
research online;
5.
Develop speaking skills
to the entire class as well as in collaborative groups; and create a community
of respectful listeners.
6.
Strengthen
thinking and writing skills through creation of presentations and essays.
7.
Grow curiosity and
imagination, and an increasing love of literature.
What kind of reading is acceptable? Books and topics are cleared by the
teacher.
Fiction books must be at grade
level, and books considered classics are preferred. The student may watch a
Shakespeare movie and do a presentation, however only Shakespeare is allowed in
movie form. Students may also read books
of poetry.
Biographical
material may be a book or information found online from valid sources, at least
seven links to be documented. The resources may include video.
Informational
material may be a book or information found online from valid sources, at least seven
links to be documented. The resources may include video.
Here are the
choices for Alternative Books Report:
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| Thank you, Todd Finley. |
