Wednesday,+September+30+1st+Period

Essential Question
What is your relationship with reading?

Standards
Students will read address independent reading requirements for the course that will help them to select and read grade-level texts independently. (CCSS RL10.10)

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Requirements
Discuss independent reading requirements. What is a reading journal?

Course Reading Requirements
Quarter 1- Free Choice (Journal with 15-20 solid entries) Quarter 2- Class Read (Journal with 15-20 solid entries, Socratic circles, final essay) Quarter 3- Book Clubs! (Journal with 15-20 solid entries, book club meetings) Quarter 4- Book Clubs or Class Read (Journal with 15-20 solid entries, Socratic circles or book club meetings, final essay/project)

Today's Anchor Text
Read Sherman Alexie's essay, "The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me." Make sure to read actively! Annotate! With a partner, answer questions 1 and 2 at the end of the essay.

Looking Ahead
In a couple days, we will go to the library for a bit to give students the opportunity to check out books. (We will also comment on blogs then!) If you have any books that belong to the library, BRING THEM BACK!!! **You will not be able to check out a book if you have any outstanding debt.**

You also might consider bringing a book of your own. You may read an actual book or one on an e-reader or tablet. **You will not be permitted to read on your phone.**