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