Reading & Writing

At Norris, we ask that each student read for 20 minutes every day at home.  

Reading: 

Cluster 1: Fiction and Drama 

Cluster 2: Nonfiction 

Cluster 3: Book Clubs and Poetry

Cluster 4: Research

Cluster 5: Fantasy

Cluster 6: STAAR Test Prep

Cluster 7: Unit of Choice

Writing: 

Cluster 1: Narrative Craft

Cluster 2: Bringing History to Life

Cluster 3: Literary Essay 

Cluster 4: Research Based Argumentative Essay

Cluster 5: Fantasy Writing

Cluster 6: STAAR Test Prep

Cluster 7: Unit of Choice