All of the studies suggest that students who read frequently tend to read, write, and converse on a level that infrequent readers struggle to reach. For this reason, you are required to read at least 600 pages on your own each quarter. As a part of this requirement, you need to read one classic each quarter which is at least 100 pages in length.
With the exception of the classic requirement, the books that you read are entirely up to you. However, I will not accept children’s books, magazines, comics, graphic novels (there are a few exceptions), technical manuals, film novelizations, or books from other classes. When in doubt, clear your book with me!
Procedure/Book Talks:
When you finish a book you must meet with me to discuss the reading. You must bring your book with you to this meeting so that I can record your pages and enter your book into Accelerated Reader. In this brief meeting (four to five minutes), I will ask questions related to plot, characterization, setting, and, of course, your reaction to the story. I will occasionally allocate class time for book talks, but do not count on it! I am usually available before school, at lunch, and after school.
DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
