The Cool Part
The goal of Compass is to read 20 minutes a day. Regardless of your feelings about it, the bottom line is that it is a time for you to read. BUT here's the
COOL PART
COOL PART
The Part That is Unlike Any Other Class in School
The Part That is Unlike Any Other Class in School
Compass Has:
- NO homework
- NO gradable classwork (Your "classwork" is only to help you contribute to discussions. It is not turned in for a grade).
- NO tests or quizzes on what you read
- NO essays to write about what you read
- NO projects to complete to show your comprehension
- Grades that are solely based on your participation (an easy 'A')
- Books that YOU choose (the only assigned book is the schoolwide read)
- Age-Appropriate Books at EVERY level (from struggling reader to college level)
- The opportunity to interact with the books through discussions with your friends
- Student-led discussions
- A safe, non-judgmental environment in which to share your feelings and experiences as they relate to the books you choose