Independent+Reading+Program


 * Independent Reading Program: **** Ice Cream for Books **

Following the advice of Dr. Seuss, all sixth grade students will aim for a goal of completing 40 books during the course of the 2010-11 school year. Yes, we said FORTY!! You can do it!

__ During School: __ We will dedicate the first 10 - 15 minutes of Reading class each day to silent reading time. You MUST have your independent reading book with you in class each and every day. If you are nearing the end of the book, you should have the next book “waiting in the wings.” The expectation is that students will come into class, take out their books and begin reading.
 * When should I do my reading? **

__ Homework: __ You are required to read at least 4 days per week for at least 20 minutes per day. If you do not accomplish this by Thursday, you will be given the opportunity to catch up on the weekend.

Five points will be deducted from your independent reading grade in the event you are not prepared for independent reading time. This includes leaving your book in your locker or finishing your book and not having a new one.
 * What if I forget my book? **

Books over 250 pages will count as two books.
 * What if I read a book that’s over 250 pages? **

Yes, you will complete a One Pager after you complete the book. I will explain this further in class.
 * Do I need to do anything after I complete a book? **

Yes, each day that you read, you will record a one-sentence summary in your agenda book along with the page number you left off on and the total number of pages in the book. This will be checked daily. Each week you should have 4 sentence summaries which are worth 5 points each. You will have the option of catching up on the weekend if you have not completed four nights of reading by Friday. (see attached example for a model of how to complete the agenda book entry)
 * Do I have to record a log of my reading? **

· ** Classroom library ** : I have many books which you are invited to check out from our classroom library. · ** Media Center ** : We will visit the media center periodically throughout the year. The Media Center is also open at the end of the school day. · ** Township libraries ** · ** Borrow from friends ** · ** Books from home ** · ** Scholastic book orders **
 * Where can I find books to read? **

Silent reading time is dedicated ONLY to actual reading. Checking out books must be taken care of at other times. However, you will be given 2 passes per marking period to visit the Media Center and 2 to visit the classroom library during silent reading time if necessary.
 * Can I look for a book in the class library or Media Center during silent reading time? **

You are required to read at least one book from each of the following genres during the course of the year: · Memoir, Autobiography or biography · Fantasy · Historical Fiction · Science Fiction · Mystery/Suspense · Realistic Fiction
 * Are there any genre requirements? **

Once you complete a book and turn in a One Pager, you will receive an ice cream scoop. Please record the book title on the scoop and add it to your cone. Those people who reach the goal of reading 40 books will be invited to an end of the year sixth grade Make-Your-Own Sundae celebration.
 * What does all this have to do with ice cream? **