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Please note: You may continue to use this page type if you desire. <FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><FONT face=Arial> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <P dir=ltr align=left><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Tip 1:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Choose a book well in advance of due dates that you will enjoy reading.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Refer to the “</SPAN><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:stockticker><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">HOT</SPAN></st1:stockticker><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> PICKS” list on Mrs. Fischer’s web site.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You will look forward to reading everyday if you pick a book you will enjoy.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Ask a friend for a recommendation.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Ask questions about the book. Find out how quickly the plot moved, or if the character was believable.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Tip 2: Make sure you have your book with you in class AT </SPAN><st1:stockticker><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">ALL</SPAN></st1:stockticker><SPAN> TIMES or you will lose five points off your homework grade.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT 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Review the READ 24/7 assignment BEFORE you start reading so that you can formulate an idea of how you want to complete the assignment as you read.<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT 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sure to read everyday for at least twenty minutes.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you leave your reading to the last moments before the due dates, you will have a VERY difficult time completing the Read 24/7 assignment.<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal 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0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG>Tip 5: As you read, highlight, write down, place sticky notes, or tab pages of any quotes or passages from your book that you think may help you complete the Read 24/7 assignment. Do the same with any metaphors, similes or other literary devices you may read.<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN> </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG>Tip 6:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Be aware of when the next due date is. Plan to write your Read 24/7 assignment BEFORE the night before the due date. Leaving the assignment until the night before is risky as you may have computer or printer issues or you may feel under pressure with all the other homework you have. Your reader-response assignments should be well-thought out.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Give them the time they deserve.<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN> </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG>Tip 7: When the assignment is completed, review the scoring rubric to be sure you included EVERYTHING into your answers that was required. Ask yourself, <o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3>“Do I have all the requirements in the assignment according to the rubric with NO FAT?”<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN> </STRONG> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3>“Did I fully integrate a quote or passage into my answer according to the way Mrs. Fischer taught us?<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN> </STRONG> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN>“Is my MLA formatting correct?” <o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></LI></UL> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG>Tip 8: Make sure the assignments are turned in ON TIME.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> Y</SPAN>ou will lose points off the assignment if you don’t have it at the start of class the day it is due (10 points for each day late/0 after three days; this includes weekend days and vacation days).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Tip 9:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Don’t wait until you finish one book before you get another one.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Remember, you are required to have a reading book AT </SPAN><st1:stockticker><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">ALL</SPAN></st1:stockticker><SPAN> TIMES. 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Mrs. Fischer's Way Cool 8th Grade Language Arts

How to Succeed at the Read 24/7 Reading Program

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