1. Objectives: RL.8.2 – Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. RL 8.3. – Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. RL. 8.4 – Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choice on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. RL. 8.6 – Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader create such effects as suspense or humor.

2. Personalize the first page in your binder! That means use words and pictures.  Use the first page to identify and describe your self as a reader. THINK – What genre do I enjoy? Are there particular topics that I prefer to read? Is there a particular author that I enjoy? What books have I read that I would recommend to others? SHARE – What do you like about reading? What do you dislike? Where and when do you like to read? What type of characters would you like to read about? What do you not like to read?

3. Readers set goals for themselves. A goal will be determined for each nine week period. Focus on setting a goal that is simply attainable. Determine what is realistic. After your goal is in mind, plan what you need to do to meet that goal. It's really no different from sports - if your goal is to win the game, you think about what steps you need to take to make that happen. You are only required to write a simple sentence or two and leave a blank space at the bottom. At the end of the nine weeks, you will go back and look through your reading logs to see if you met your goal. Then after thinking on it, write a reflection paragraph at the bottom of the page explaining whether or not you met your goal and why.

5. Readers make plans for their lives. They think about the reading they are doing, but they also plan ahead for the books they want to read in the future. Readers constantly look for new books to read. Instead of trying to keep track of that list mentally, you can write those books down one a page in your reader's notebooks. Have a page for a list of books that you want to read so that if you have a friend that is reading an interesting book, you will be able to know the title since it will be written on this list.

6. This is a quick way for you to note the book you are reading during the reading workshop in class or at home. This allows you to pace yourself so that you can achieve your goal and will prove to be a helpful planning tool. You will record the date, title, and genre. Date Title and Author Genrepages read 9/15 The Only Thing to Fear/Caroline Richmond Historical Fiction 1-7 9/168-15 9/17 15-35 9/18 20 min 35-50 15 min 50-65 9/2165-72 9/22 20 min 72-89 20 min 89-99

7.  Select appropriate books based on your reading ability.  You should be reading your book or writing your thoughts about your reading. You should be working silently so everyone around you can learn.  Keep track of the books you have read on your reading log.  For each activity entry in your Reader’s Notebook, you must label the title of the novel and the date of the activities.  Reader’s notebooks are interactive. You will be using various mediums to show mastery of skills (creative drawings, foldable items, and sticky notes).

8. http://missklohnsclassroom.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-readers-notebooks.html http://www.julieballew.com/A_Literate_Life/Readers_Notebook.html

9. OutstandingSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory Student records all books read on his/her reading log. Student’s reading log reflects an appropriate amount of books completed based on the student’s reading level. Student accurately identifies the genre for each book recorded. Student is reading a variety of genres. Student sets reading goals that will help him/her become a better reader. Student’s IDR tasks are thoughtfully written and reflect good comprehension of the text. Student’s notebook is organized and in good condition.