2nd Quarter Independent Reading Requirements
(Keep this paper in the reading section of your binder.)
1. Locate good books that tell great stories (novels or biographies) that are
at your reading level/ability, which you have NOT read before.
2. Make sure that the books you choose have an AR test.
3. Read and enjoy the books! Pay attention to detail, and be sure you
understand the sequence of events.
4. When you finish a book, do the following:
a. Record the book in your reading log. This includes the bibliography as
well as a brief summary and opinion. Don’t return the book until you have
recorded this information!
b. Take the AR test for the book. Remember, you can only take it once, so be
sure you are ready! Try to take the test as soon after reading the book as
possible, while the details are still fresh in your mind.
c. Record your AR test date and score in your reading log.
5. Read AT LEAST three new books this quarter, and take the corresponding
tests. Most of your reading will be done at home, but the tests must be taken
at school – there is no home access for the AR tests. If you read more than
three books, I will take your top three scores for your grade. Your tests
must match up with the information in your reading log!
We will have the library reserved for us during Language Arts every WEDNESDAY.
During this time, you may read your book, take an AR test, or both. This is
time you can count on!
Any books that you read and test on between the dates of November 5th and
January 27th can count for 2nd quarter.
Your grade will be based half on your test scores, and half on the quality and
completeness of your reading log: 20 points for each test, and 20 points for
each log entry, for a total of 120 points.
Your completed reading log is due Wednesday, January 27th, by the end of class.
Name ___________________________________________
Date: Nov. 5 to Jan. 27, 2010
2nd Quarter Reading Log
Title of book: ____________________________________________________________
Author: _________________________________________________________________
Copyright: __________________________
Publisher: __________________________
Number of pages: _________
Date you completed the book: __________________________
Date you took the AR test: _________________ AR SCORE: _________%
Brief summary of the book: _________________________________________________
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Your opinion of the book, and why you feel this way: ____________________________
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Title of book: ____________________________________________________________
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Copyright: __________________________
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Number of pages: _________
Date you completed the book: __________________________
Date you took the AR test: _________________ AR SCORE: _________%
Brief summary of the book: _________________________________________________
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Your opinion of the book, and why you feel this way: ____________________________
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Title of book: ____________________________________________________________
Author: _________________________________________________________________
Copyright: __________________________
Publisher: __________________________
Number of pages: _________
Date you completed the book: __________________________
Date you took the AR test: _________________ AR SCORE: _________%
Brief summary of the book: _________________________________________________
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Your opinion of the book, and why you feel this way: ____________________________
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Title of book: ____________________________________________________________
Author: _________________________________________________________________
Copyright: __________________________
Publisher: __________________________
Number of pages: _________
Date you completed the book: __________________________
Date you took the AR test: _________________ AR SCORE: _________%
Brief summary of the book: _________________________________________________
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Your opinion of the book, and why you feel this way: ____________________________
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