Our Reading Goals
We will perform thoughtful close reading using critical analysis of a text that focuses on significant details or patterns in order to develop a deep, precise understanding of the text's form, craft, and meaning.
Daily Reading Practice
Students will be using a combination of informational and fiction text to practice close reading. Close reading skills require a minimum of 3 reads per text. While the majority of this is accomplished in class, students can expect daily reading with questions as homework.
Nonfiction Close Reading Steps:
1. Ask “What surprised me?” then highlight your answers in the text.
This could include..
- New information
- Really? (Suspicious information)
- Clarifying information (Oh I get it!)
- A different perspective
2. Ask “What did the author already think I knew ?” then highlight your answers in the text.
This could include…
- Vocabulary
- I don’t understand or can’t visualize what the author is saying
3. Ask “What challenged, changed, or confirmed what I already knew?” then highlight your answers in the text.
This could include…
- Something you disagree/ agree with.
- A connection you made with the text.
Homework
Vocabulary Words
All words are distributed to students on Monday. Each day, a portion of the vocabulary packet is due. There are reviews over each section Tues - Friday. Vocabulary final homework and quizzes are on Mondays.
Updated! First Week Goals
The first week of school your student has the following homework in addition to vocabulary:
-Close read the student handbook
-Set up binder & interactive notebook
-Complete a one paragraph in the instructed format about themselves.
Unit 1 - Growth Mindset
The first unit we will be covering is growth mindset. This will be a short unit to introduce the student to their learning styles and what it takes to overcome challenges with super-strong mental powers!