Modified Summer Reading Project
Dear DCTS Student:
Over the course of the summer DCTS students are required to choose a book or magazine articles to read. In addition to reading your chosen book, you will also be required to complete double-entry journals (see attached handout) responding to what you have read. On TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010 you will be required to submit all double entry journals. Your instructor may also require additional activities and/or projects from you. Below you will find the criteria for choosing your book or magazine articles and other assignment information.
Choosing your book or Magazine:
- It can be a print copy OR a book on tape/CD
- 10th graders: Minimum of 150 - 200 pages
- 11th and 12th graders: Minimum of 200 - 300 pages
- For Books: You may choose fiction or nonfiction, graphic novels, etc.
- For magazines or journal articles: The number of pages must equal the number of pages required for books.
- Your book or magazine must contain content that is school appropriate. If you wouldn’t recommend the book to your principal, teacher, or employer - the book is not appropriate.
Completing the assignment:
- You must complete a minimum of 10 entries on the attached double entry journal pages during your reading. Please see the attached handout regarding double entry journals. In addition, an example of a double entry journal, and brief instructions for completing one, can be accessed at the DCTS website: www.dcts.org
- You must arrive to school on TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010 with your required double entry journal responses completed.
- Attached you will also find a handout regarding reading comprehension strategies. You should familiarize yourself with the various strategies and use them before, during, and after your reading. Sticky notes are often helpful when documenting your use of the strategies.
- Please contact Mrs. Taylor or Mrs. Kovalik via email if you have questions.
Mrs. Taylor: jtaylor@dcts.org
Mrs. Kovalik: lkovalik@dcts.org
Double Entry Journal
Reading Strategies
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