Featured Reader

You are expected to independently read weekly in this class, if not daily. Sometimes time will be set aside specifically for independent reading, but you may also read any other time that all of your work is completed. Your goal is to choose a book that you will read start-to-finish over time. You should choose something that is interesting and not too hard, not too easy. You will be writing information in your folder about what you are reading- this will be graded- and are expected to fill this out throughout the week every week.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, a different person will present to the class about their independent reading. The expectation is that you write your name and the title of your book on the board and tell the class a summary of what you have read so far. Your classmates will then ask questions based on what you have shared or will choose from a variety of questions to spark further conversation. These questions are randomly listed on your Featured Reader folder page. The list of questions is included below. Classmates in the audience are also expected to write key points about your story in their folders.

The purpose of this activity is to open up dialogues about a variety of books and printed materials. It's a great way to preview new books when deciding on something fun to read. It helps build connections between classmates and helps to make public speaking more comfortable within a safe setting.

Question choices in the folders:
Why do you recommend this book?
What connections did you make to your own life?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Will you continue reading this book?
Why did you choose this book?
Could you see the story in your mind as you read?
What were some challenging words from the book?
What was confusing or difficult in this book?



Featured Reader folder page (formatting is awkward pasted onto the blog):

Name: _______________________________       

Week of: ______________ (the first day of the week)

Featured Reader

What I am reading this week: __________________________________________

Dates read during class:

Interesting or difficult words to remember:                                Illustration:

Important and interesting details to remember:        

Too easy

Sort of easy

Just right

A good challenge

Too difficult

Difficulty:   

Will I continue this book?   Y    N

***REMEMBER TO UPDATE THE FIRST PAGE OF YOUR FOLDER IF YOU FINISH A BOOK!***

Title and important or interesting detail from Featured Readers in class:

Name:                         Tuesday	Name:                    Wednesday	Name:                        Thursday

Possible question to ask:  Why do you recommend this book?

Did you meet with the peer tutor this week for help or to read?

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