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Welcome to Mrs. Rakoci's 6^th Grade Reading Class!

Textbook: Elements of Literature

 Each day you will need to bring a 3-ring binder and folder to class to organize your materials.

 Homework:

Each night you will be responsible for reading a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes. You will complete a reading log weekly for a homework grade. The reading log will include the date, name of the book, page numbers you read, and a short summary of the story. Please choose a book at your appropriate reading level.

Book Reports: Each reading student will complete a book report every quarter. The book for your book report MUST be approved by Mrs. Rakoci before it is completed and turned in.

 Due Dates for Book Reports

Quarter 1 – Due no later than September 18th

Quarter 2 – Due no later than December 4th

Quarter 3 – Due no later than February 19th

Quarter 4 – Due no later than May 13th

Due dates for book reports are MANDATORY. Book reports turned in late will not be scored in time for report cards resulting in an incomplete grade for that quarter. You may turn your book report in any time before its due date.

Vocabulary: There will be vocabulary words that correspond to the story in the literature book. You will have a weekly vocabulary quiz in which you will demonstrate your knowledge of the definition of the word and be able to spell it correctly.

In reading class we will be working with all types of literary genres including fiction, nonfiction, folktales, poetry, and drama. We will also be reading some novels as a class as well as doing some small group literature studies.

I am excited and looking forward to a great year!

Mrs. Rakoci

6^th grade reading teacher

MWMS Rm. B125

X3043

Krakoci@musd20.org

Reading Log and Book Report Requirements - 6^th Grade Reading – Mrs. Rakoci

I agree and understand that part of my reading grade is to complete a reading log each week for homework. I must read for 20 minutes a night, a total of 100 minutes a week for homework. My reading log format must look like the following:

Name:

Date:

Title:

Minutes and Pages: 20 minutes

Summary: (3 or 4 sentences)

I understand that if I read for 20 minutes per night I will complete my reading log in 5 days. My reading log is due to Mrs. Rakoci every Monday and will be part of my reading class grade.

I agree and understand I must complete a book report once a quarter as well. My teacher will provide format/requirements each quarter.

Due Dates for Book Reports

Quarter 1 – Due no later than September 18^th Quarter 2 – Due no later than December 4th

Quarter 3 – Due no later than February 19^th Quarter 4 – Due no later than May 13th

Student Signature: _________________________

Parent Signature: __________________________