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Independent Reading
 
Philosophy
The idea behind the Independent Reading Program is to provide an opportunity for students in the seventh and eighth grade to increase reading and literacy. To foster the love of reading and broaden their exposure to various genres, writing styles and authors. The Media Specialist and Language Arts teachers will collaborate in the design, structure, and logistics of this program.

Structure

At the beginning of each quarter marking period, grade level language arts classes will be assigned a genre in which students will
choose a title to read and be given a task to complete. Students are expected to read outside of school but will receive limited in-school guidance and support in completing tasks. In addition to some class time, students will be scheduled to come to the Library during 9th period where they will receive supplementary assistance in their reading and for the assignment.
 
 7th Grade
Genre
ProjectTitle(s)
Historical Fiction
Audio Podcast
Free Choice
Fantasy/Science Fiction
Book Trailer
Free Choice
(May read & work in pairs)
Non-Fiction Historical
Critical Analysis/Review
Free Choice
Classics I
Blog/Online Book Club
Little Women
Johnny Tremain
Black Beauty
Hounds of Baskerville
Jungle Book
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Wind in the Willows
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Tales of the Greek Heroes
Peter Pan
The Wizard of Oz
 
 
 8th Grade
Genre
ProjectTitle(s)
Mystery/SuspenseAudio PodcastFree Choice
Non-Fiction BiographyBiography Bio
Free Choice
Ethical/Moral DilemmaCritical Analysis/Review
Free Choice
Classics IIBlog/Online Book Club
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Gulliver's Travels
The Hobbit
Treasure Island
20,000 Leagues Beneath the Sea
Robinson Crusoe
Around the World in 80 Days
Old Man and the Sea
Journey to the Center of the Earth
The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes  
 
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