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READING PYRAMID
2011-2012

The Reading Pyramid will be assessed by each student’s Humanities teacher by term based upon the number of books read with journal writing and reading goals recorded.

1st - 5th terms’ standard will be:

Students will read at least 3 books in the 6 weeks of each term, with journal and goal writing.

√ If a student read 3 books in the 6 weeks of a term, wrote in journal and set their reading goal, they would receive a “3”.

√ If a student read 4 or more books in the 6 weeks of a term, wrote in journal and set their goal, they would receive a “4”.

√ If a student did not have any evidence of reading (i.e. did not have journal, pyramid, etc.) they would receive a “0”.

√ If a student read 1 book in the 6 weeks of the term with some journal writing and set their goal, they would receive a “1”.

√ If a student read 2 books in the 6 weeks of the term, wrote in their journal, set their goal, they would receive a “2”.

2011-2012 Term Deadlines:

Term 1 - October 7
Term 2 - November 22
Term 3 - January 23
Term 4 - March 7
Term 5 - April 27
Term 6 - June 13

Pyramid Fast Facts:

Δ Students will not be able to carry over to the following term additional books over 4 in order to assure that the student is reading all year long. Most of these kids are our true readers and will still meet or exceed the standard every term.

Δ There will be rewards for early and multiple completions of the Reading Pyramid. These are called “Reading Pyramid Celebrations”:

MOVIES - Students who complete the first pyramid by the end of the 3 rd term will have the option of attending a movie that will be scheduled during late January or early February. Students who complete 2 pyramids after the end of the 5 th term will have the option of attending another Reading Celebration. this event will be scheduled based upon the number of students who qualify.

Δ The completion of ONE pyramid is required. Anything above and beyond can be rewarded with Reading Celebrations.

Δ In order to participate in any Reading Celebrations, students must have met standard terms 1 through 5.

Δ Student book entries on the Reading Pyramid must be within their personal ZPD (Zone of Personal Development). For example: a student with a ZPD range of 4.0 - 5.5 should not be reading a book that is 3.5. Students may read a measure above their ZPD range.

Δ Students should not expect to complete several books just a few days before the end of a term. This rush is not viewed as responsible reading and journal writing.

Δ The fiction genre and non-fiction dewey decimal distinctions are to be followed. If a student is struggling to understand or find books within these different areas, please ask for help. We love to help students!

Happy Reading !
Mrs. Audeen Smart
Librarian

Mrs. Chandra Harpel
Library Paraprofessional