recreational reading
Unit Essential Question: How can I become a lifelong reader?
Standard:
- A.A.S.L. - 4.4.1 – Identify own areas of interest.
- A.A.S.L. - 4.1.1 – Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
- A.A.S.L. - 4.4.6 – Evaluate own ability to select resources that are engaging.
- A.A.S.L. - 4.3.1 – Participate in social exchange of ideas, both electronically and in person.
meeting personal reading goals
30 minutes Essential Question: How can I meet my reading goals?
Activities: Video, discussion, practice.
Assessment: Write your SMART goal and earn the "Goal Achiever" Badge.
Vocabulary:
- SMART Goal
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Relevant
- Timely
knowing my interests
30 minutes Essential Question: What do I like to read about?
Activities: Presentation, survey, reflection.
Assessment: Write a reflection about your genre survey and earn the "Interest Seeker" badge.
Vocabulary:
- interests
- genre
finding a just-right book
30 minutes Essential Question: How can I determine if a book is just right for me?
Activities: Video, practice browsing books, written reflection.
Assessment: Demonstrate one of the methods from this lesson as you browse a set of books to earn the "Browser" badge.
Vocabulary:
- iPick
- 5-Finger Rule
reviews and recommendations
30 minutes Essential Question: How can a book review or recommendation help readers?
Activities: Reference document, discussion prompt, rough draft, published entry
Assessment: Publish your book review to earn the "Reviewer" badge.
Vocabulary:
- review
- recommendation