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read! It'll do you good.  - christine

Reading and Writing: books

If you want to read a book independently, this assignment is for you!  Here’s what it looks like:
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  • You choose a book you want to read and get it approved by me
    • Talk to me (Anna) so you have a clear understanding of the Ind R&W process (1 pt)
    • If you need a new syllabus, print it here:
      • R&W Fiction syllabus
      • R&W Nonfiction syllabus
 
  • You’ll receive between 10 and 30 points for reading the book itself, based on a combination of the book’s length and its Lexile score (complexity of writing).
    • Page length:
      • < 200 pages: +5 points
      • 201 – 349: +10 points
      • > 350 pages: +15 points
    • Lexile score:
      • < 745 Lexile score: +5 points
      • 750 – 995 Lexile score: +10 points
      • > 1000 Lexile score: +15 points
 
  • Complete analysis work in Google Classroom during and after reading. I will invite you to the Classroom - but feel free to e-mail me to remind me. :) 
    • Step 1: character inventory
      • start when you have a sense of the main characters (2 pts for first check)
      • Update your character inventory with revised impressions/info and final thoughts when you’re close to finishing the book (1 pt for second check)
    • Step 2: four journal entries 
      • aim for one entry 25% of the way through the book, one 50%, one 75% of the way through, and one when you are finished reading the book (3 pts each plus a quarter of your reading points)
      • be thorough with your analysis questions! Follow the outlines given in each section of the journal
    • Step 3: book summary form
      • complete when you're done reading (3 pts)
      • get your essay thesis approved by Anna before starting to write the essay
    • Step 4: five paragraph essay
      • draft (5 pts) with revisions as needed (3 pts)
      • the file in the Google Classroom contains a basic outline - but if you want to print a copy that you can write on to organize your thoughts, download the file below.
    • Step 5: mini-review 
      • Now that you're an expert on this book, share your opinion with your peers! Write up a quick review to be included in our electronic library.  (3 pts)

​You’ll receive contract points as you complete components from this list. Now go read! :)​

C-TACHs addressed through these modules

  • Reading: Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of explicit and implicit meaning of text
  • Reading: Read and comprehend complex literature and informational text independently, accurately and for deep understanding
  • Reading: Analyze author’s stylistic choices regarding structure and development of the elements of a story, particularly theme
  • Writing: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through effective selection, organization, and analysis of content
  • Writing: Draw evidence from literary or information texts to support analysis, reflection and research 
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    • About
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  • Recent Modules
    • Connect >
      • Board Game Reviews (mini)
      • CCHS Powtoon
      • Coco!
      • Creative Writing Seminar >
        • Calvin and Hobbes
        • Pieces of art
        • Tell Tale Cards
      • Dragon Post
      • Editorializing
      • E-mail Etiquette (Dead Poet's Society)
      • E-mail Etiquette (Star Wars)
      • English Skills
      • Go Write Outside
      • HONY and Narrative Essays
      • Nature Poetry
      • Passion Project
      • Persons, Places, Things
      • Photo Essays
      • Rebel Girls >
        • Jane Goodall
      • Stereotypes
      • Teach Me Something
      • Virtual Reality-ing
      • What Music Means
    • Construct >
      • 2018 in Review
      • Book Censorship
      • Live Anywhere
      • Picture Book Inquiry
      • Propaganda Bombs
      • PSA Powtoon
      • Self-Improvement
      • State of the Union
      • Rant to Reason
      • TED Topics
      • Who Cares?
    • Be Curious >
      • Art Time is Fun Time!
      • Caper with the Classics
      • CCHS Librarians
      • Emma: Friend or Foe?
      • Fahrenheit 451
      • Found Poetry
      • Google Expeditions
      • Hero's Journey
      • Irreverence
      • Macbeth
      • Poetry
      • The Lottery
      • "Worthy" Art