Introduction to the WMS Library

A key component to our 6th grade Language Arts class is CHOICE Reading.  Today, I introducced students to our library here at Whittier  Upon arrival, our librarian, Mrs. Nelson , spent time giving students an overview of the parts of the library, how to check out books, etc......

We discussed strategies for checking out a book you might enjoy, OR one that is at your level.  Some of these ideas included:

• it's an author you've enjoyed before
• read the back summary of the book - does it sound like something you'd enjoy?
• read the first few pages to get an ideas of the text complexity level - if it seems way too hard, put it back. 

Students were then given time to explore and check out 2 books to start off their school year.  Tonight's Homework includes reading for 10 + minutes, and logging this in their assignment notebook. Also, students are to finish their Writing assignment from yesterday (due tomorrow). Next week, students will begin having weekly assignments with their reading books.

Over our entire school year this year, a goal is for students to read a total of 20 books!  This is aproximately,  5 per quarter, or 1,000 pages.  It sounds lofty, but is very attainable.  We will discuss what this will look like in future class periods.   Happy Reading & Writing Dynamite 6th Graders!