Reading Logs:
Students will fill in their Reading Logs on a nightly basis. These Logs will be attached to their Reading Journals, which will come home each night. Properly filled out, the Reading Log will reflect the amount of time your child has spent reading, the number of pages, and the book title. By keeping track of how long your child is reading we will be able to document their stamina progress. In Reading, stamina refers to the ability to be engaged in a book or article for long periods of time without being distracted or distracting others. Increasing a student's stamina in elementary school is important, as increases in stamina will help them maneuver through the longer and more complex reading they will encounter as they continue their academic careers.
Reading Journals: (Mrs. Longest will let you know when this will begin.)
Done once a week, students will be asked to write reflections on the preceding week's reading. Recording these reflections in a Reading Journal will help students increase their comprehension (understanding what an article or book is about).
During the week, students will be expected to read each night. They will place Post-It notes in their books to document their thinking (see example below). Post-Its serve as reminders about what they found interesting about a passage or section. For example, as they read they may make a connection to their life, another book, or a movie. They might have a question or be confused by what is happening. They may also come across a word they don't know or think is very interesting. There is no specific number of Post-Its per page; rather, students should place as many Post-Its as they feel necessary. Post-Its also serve as markers or reminders to stimulate discussion among students during small group.
Example: (Post Its are represented by the orange squares.)
Students will fill in their Reading Logs on a nightly basis. These Logs will be attached to their Reading Journals, which will come home each night. Properly filled out, the Reading Log will reflect the amount of time your child has spent reading, the number of pages, and the book title. By keeping track of how long your child is reading we will be able to document their stamina progress. In Reading, stamina refers to the ability to be engaged in a book or article for long periods of time without being distracted or distracting others. Increasing a student's stamina in elementary school is important, as increases in stamina will help them maneuver through the longer and more complex reading they will encounter as they continue their academic careers.
Reading Journals: (Mrs. Longest will let you know when this will begin.)
Done once a week, students will be asked to write reflections on the preceding week's reading. Recording these reflections in a Reading Journal will help students increase their comprehension (understanding what an article or book is about).
During the week, students will be expected to read each night. They will place Post-It notes in their books to document their thinking (see example below). Post-Its serve as reminders about what they found interesting about a passage or section. For example, as they read they may make a connection to their life, another book, or a movie. They might have a question or be confused by what is happening. They may also come across a word they don't know or think is very interesting. There is no specific number of Post-Its per page; rather, students should place as many Post-Its as they feel necessary. Post-Its also serve as markers or reminders to stimulate discussion among students during small group.
Example: (Post Its are represented by the orange squares.)