READING 2017-2018
Reading Genre Journal Expectations:
Each 9 weeks, students are assigned to read FIVE different genres, FIVE different selections, and complete FIVE assignments from their "Reading Genres Journal". Genre choices are in their "Reading Genres Journal" and attached is a list of 5th grade appropriate selections by Genres. Students are encouraged to choose a title from this list, however titles not listed are acceptable with Mrs. Wilson's approval of the book. If students choose a book not on the list, they can show me the book and be prepared to tell me three persuasive reasons why the book is an appropriate choice.
Click this link to see the book lists by genre!
docs.google.com/a/austinisd.org/spreadsheets/d/1jb2rqzih0sRXF-JNcth4p82N788oncqyYteY-Dod1R4/edit?usp=sharing
Reading Genre Journal Grading:
*EACH JOURNAL PAGE COMPLETED SHOULD GIVE QUALITY DETAILS ABOUT THE BOOK/STORY READ. THE GOAL IS TO SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE BOOK/STORY YOU READ.
There will be approximately four graded progress checks throughout the nine week period. The progress checks will be about every two to three weeks and will be graded on a 1-4 scale. Below is an example of minimum expectations:
Progress Check #1 (after 2 weeks)
No pages completed = 1 (F)
1 page partially completed or lacking quality details and information about the book/story read = 2 (C)
1 page fully completed but answers only give some quality details and information about the book/story read = 3 (B)
1 page fully completed with answers giving complete detailed/quality responses about the book/story read = 4 (A)
Progress Check #2 (after approx. 5 weeks)
Less than 2 pages completed= 1
2 pages partially completed or lacking quality details and information about the book/story read = 2 (C)
2-3 pages fully completed but answers only give some quality details and information about the book/story read = 3 (B)
2-3 pages fully completed with answers giving complete detailed/quality responses about the book/story read = 4 (A)
Progress Check #3 (after approx. 7 weeks)
Less than 3 pages completed= 1
3 pages partially completed or lacking quality details and information about the book/story read = 2 (C)
3-4 pages fully completed but answers only give some quality details and information about the book/story read = 3 (B)
3-4 pages fully completed with answers giving complete detailed/quality responses about the book/story read = 4 (A)
Final Check (end of 9 weeks)
Less than 4 pages completed= 1
4 pages partially completed or lacking quality details and information about the book/story read = 2 (C)
4-5 pages fully completed but answers only give some quality details and information about the book/story read = 3 (B)
5 pages fully completed with answers giving complete detailed/quality responses about the book/story read = 4 (A)