Reading and Writing

If you want to read a book independently, this assignment is for you!

First Steps

This module can be completed independently over both fiction and nonfiction titles; here's what it looks like:

You choose a book you want to read and get it approved by Taylor.
- Talk to Taylor so you have a clear understanding of the Independent R&W process. (1 pt)
- If you need a new syllabus, print it here:
  - R&W Fiction syllabus
  - R&W Nonfiction syllabus

Books: Choose Wisely

You’ll receive between 10 and 30 points for reading the book itself, based on a combination of the book’s length and its Lexile score (complexity of writing).

Page length:
- < 200 pages: +5 points
- 201 – 349: +10 points
- > 350 pages: +15 points

Lexile score:
- < 745 Lexile score: +5 points
- 750 – 995 Lexile score: +10 points
- > 1000 Lexile score: +15 points

The Work

Complete analysis work in Google Classroom during and after reading.
- Step 1: Character Inventory
  - Start when you have a sense of the main characters. (2 pts for first check)
  - Update your character inventory with revised impressions/info and final thoughts when you’re close to finishing the book. (1 pt for second check)
- Step 2: Four Journal Entries
  - Aim for one entry 25% of the way through the book, one 50%, one 75%, and one when you are finished reading the book (3 pts each plus 1/4 of your reading points)
  - Be thorough with your analysis questions! Follow the outlines given in each section of the journal.
- Step 3: Book Summary Form
  - Complete when you're done reading. (4 pts)
  - Get your essay thesis approved by Taylor before starting to write the essay.
- Step 4: Five Paragraph Essay Outline
  - Outline your essay using the document attached in Google Classroom (3 pts)
  - Create a first draft using outline
  - Revise as needed (5 pts)
- Step 5: Five Paragraph Essay
  - Polish and submit your final draft via the appropriate Reading and Writing Google Classroom.

You’ll receive contract points as you complete components from this list. Now go read! :)

C-TACHs:

Reading: Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of explicit and implicit meaning of text.
Reading: Read and comprehend complex literature and informational text independently, accurately and for deep understanding.
Reading: Analyze author’s stylistic choices regarding structure and development of the elements of a story, particularly theme.
Writing: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Writing: Draw evidence from literary or information texts to support analysis, reflection and research.

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