Independent Reading
Independent reading (IDR or SSR) is reading that is done in the classroom and at home. Students need to read
"approximately" four books per quarter. The average book can be read in about a two weeks reading 30
minutes every day.
There will be a journal grade (60%) and comprehension grade (40%) for each of the four books.
While reading, students will need to keep a journal, to be collected every two weeks. This year we will be using a
four part journal.
BEFORE YOU START READING!!!!!!
Please check to make sure that the book you have selected has an AR quiz. All Accelerated Reader quizzes
must be completed at least two days prior to the end of each quarter. If there is no quiz you will be completing a
Substitute AR quiz.
Any genre may be read, but our 7th grade focus is on:
1. fantasy
2. science fiction
3. myths, fairy tales, legends, tall tales, folk literature
4. non-fiction
When selecting a book use the five finger method and/or your lexile level to help choose the appropriate level.
You may also wish to visit our Book Cafe or Shelfari (on the same page) to help in your selection of an
appropriate book.
"approximately" four books per quarter. The average book can be read in about a two weeks reading 30
minutes every day.
There will be a journal grade (60%) and comprehension grade (40%) for each of the four books.
While reading, students will need to keep a journal, to be collected every two weeks. This year we will be using a
four part journal.
BEFORE YOU START READING!!!!!!
Please check to make sure that the book you have selected has an AR quiz. All Accelerated Reader quizzes
must be completed at least two days prior to the end of each quarter. If there is no quiz you will be completing a
Substitute AR quiz.
Any genre may be read, but our 7th grade focus is on:
1. fantasy
2. science fiction
3. myths, fairy tales, legends, tall tales, folk literature
4. non-fiction
When selecting a book use the five finger method and/or your lexile level to help choose the appropriate level.
You may also wish to visit our Book Cafe or Shelfari (on the same page) to help in your selection of an
appropriate book.
