HOMEWORK FOR EVERY NIGHT-
STUDY SPELLING FOR QUIZ EVERY FRIDAY
DAILY WRITING- 5 mins. entry in writer's notebook- see list handout in
writer's notebook for topic ideas
READING PORTFOLIO- Reading Record and Reader's Notebook due December 7th
DAILY READING- READ INDEPENDENT READING BOOK FOR
30 MINUTES (AT LEAST 20 PAGES)
Record the pages read on record sheet in class each day.
ALSO-CHECK THE CALENDAR PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE FOR DUE DATES
Reader's Notebook Entries-
The Reader’s Notebook is a place for you to write your thoughts, feelings and
reactions to your book. Remember, each entry should answer one of the
questions or utilize a reading strategy introduced in class (use your class
handouts that you have: response ideas sheet and reading strategies list).
It is a good idea to take notes on post-its as you read to help you write
your entries.
To complete your Reading Portfolio, you must follow these simple directions…
1. Read 5 nights per week for 30 minutes. (at least 20 pages) Log your
pages on the record sheet by recording the page you end on.
2. Reading everyday for 30 minutes (at least 20 pages), you should
finish a minimum of one book per month.
3. Make an entry in your Reader’s Notebook (marble) at least once a
week. Entries need to be at least 1 page long.
1x per week = C (75%)
2x per week = B (85%)
4x per week = A (95%)
4. Entries must be made after reading at least 20 pages. Don’t stop
reading after 20 pages unless that is a logical place to stop in the story.
5. Only one entry may be made per day. Writing 4 entries in one day is
not A work!
6. Vary your type of entry by answering the suggested questions. Do not
write a summary of what you have read. Your opinion of what you’ve read is
much more interesting.
7. Portfolios will be graded once per month for frequency and content.
The grade will be equivalent to a test grade.
8. Add the title, author, and other information to your BOOKS READ
listyou’re your SOMEDAY list.
