100 Book Challenge - change

Starting on Monday students may use library books and books from home for the 15 required steps each week. Please note that any book from home must be approved by me before it can count.

Reading Test Friday, October 1

We will be having a reading test on the story, "Eleven" this Friday. The test is 10 questions. 5 multiple choice on the text. 1 open ended on the conflict in this story. 4 fill in the blank with vocabulary words. (a word bank will be provided) I suggest you study the vocabulary words as well as rereading the story thinking about the parts of the story including the conflict and resolution. Test grades should be available on school book on or before October 2.

Monday, September 27th Reading Logs

100 Book Challenge Reading Logs are due. 15 Steps need to be filled in completely with signatures. Each week this is a test grade. See side bar for rubric.

September 24th Class

Students do not need to bring large text book. They will need the Interactive Reader Plus workbook and their reading log / free reading book only. Photo of this text can be seen a few posts below.

100 Book Challenge Logs

Just a head ups for everyone. Each Monday I will check the reading logs for completion. 15 or more steps are expected to be filled out correctly with a signature on each line. This past week some students did not complete this. Check school book for the grades. This is a test grade. The best way to make sure you have this completed is to read two steps each night at home. This is your reading assignment anyway.

Text Book and Interactive Reader Plus

Today we received our Text and Interactive Reader Plus. Please make sure that you bring both to class every day. Don't forget to keep up with our 100 Book Challenge by reading two steps each night.

Reminder: Reading Logs

This is just a reminder that all Reading Logs for the 100 Book Challenge are due each Monday during reading class. The logs need to be filled out completely with a signature of a Reading Coach. The rubric for grading can be found along the right side of this page. Each step = 15 minutes of uninterrupted reading using one of the books from our colored bins. This counts as a reading test grade and will be recorded on School Book for your review.

100 Book Challenge

Yippee! We have begun. Just a reminder that each week you must read 15 steps. A step is a chunk of reading (15 minutes). We will complete some of this in school - some must be completed at home. Your completed log sheets are due each Monday. Without this I can't give you credit. This counts as a test grade each week.

VIsuwords: See words in a new way.

This is a really cool site. When you come across a word which you need to define just enter it the the search box on this page and watch a visual definition appear. Just point your browser at: http://www.visuwords.com/

100 Book Challenge (Coming Soon to Your Classroom)

Watch for more information. We will begin the 100 Book Challenge on or about September 20th. For more information point your browser at: http://www.americanreading.com/products/100bc/varsity/

People Mobile

We began our people mobile in school today. This is an in school project. Bring photographs from home (optional) if you wish. We will complete this project on Friday, September 10. They will be on displayed for Open-House.

Rubric can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/369gulp