Seventh Grade Pre-AP Language Arts
Independent Reading Requirements
1. You are highly encouraged to read a variety of texts every day.
2. Much research indicates that students who do read a variety of texts every day
not only score better on standardized tests, but they also become much better
writers and end up earning more money than those who do not read
consistently.
3. You will be required to read a minimum of three books each quarter. At least one
of those three books per quarter must be nonfictional.
4. Nonfictional books must contain at least seventy-five pages, and fictional books
must feature a minimum of 125 pages. If a book is very close to the page
requirement, then just ask Mr. Miller to look at it. He might approve it.
5. Each quarter, you will be required to complete a plot foldable and present a book
talk for at least one of the fictional books and one of the nonfictional books.
Depending on time constraints, Mr. Miller might grant extra credit for those who
complete additional book talks and plot foldables.
6. Additionally, you must bring your book to class each day. It will be considered
your text book, and you will use it to complete various assignments.
Fiction
Realistic fiction
Historical fiction
Mystery
Common Genres/Subgenres
Nonfiction
Poetry
Mythology
Autobiography
Biography
Narrative
Nonfiction
Action/Adventure Essays
Horror
Memoirs
Romance
Speeches
Science fiction
Articles:
magazines,
Short stories
newspapers,
online, etc.
Haiku
Limerick
Cinquain
Greek myths
Roman myths
Egyptian myths
Sensory
Free verse
Diamante
Native American
myths
Drama
Teleplays
Movies
Plays
Pre-AP Language Arts Book Log
Book Title
Author
Genre /
Subgenre
Date
Completed
Parent
Signature