Silent Reading Reading forces you to be quiet
Silent Reading “Reading forces you to be quiet in a world that no longer makes places for that” – John Green Criteria for Silent Reading Mark: (4 marks total) – See Rubric for details ü Prepared: Brought a book to read – 1 mark ü Self-Starting: Reading as soon as the bell rang- 1 mark ü Respectful of Classmates: silent the entire time- 1 mark ü On Task: Engaged and focused on reading- 1 mark
Choosing the Right Book Purpose (Why do I want to read this book? ) Interest (Does it interest me? ) Comprehend (Am I understanding it? ) Know (Do I know most of the words? )
What does a JUST RIGHT book feel like? • • Many words you don’t know Hard to stay focused Reading really, really slow Getting tired quickly • • A few new words Feels good, want to keep reading In the “zone” Stays interesting • Easy to read, boring • Going so fast it’s hard to stay focused • Not using any muscles (not getting stronger!)
Silent Reading “Reading forces you to be quiet in a world that no longer makes places for that” – John Green Criteria for Silent Reading Mark: (4 marks total) – See Rubric for details ü Prepared: Brought a book to read – 1 mark ü Self-Starting: Reading as soon as the bell rang- 1 mark ü Respectful of Classmates: silent the entire time- 1 mark ü On Task: Engaged and focused on reading- 1 mark
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