Independent Reading
Mrs. Faith
Quarter 4
Over the course of the next several weeks, you will read a book of your choosing.
Grading for Independent Reading
Assignment
Book Choice Form
Weekly Reading Quizzes
Reading Logs
Due Date
Wednesday, April 2
Every Friday
Monday, April 14
Friday, April 25
Tuesday, May 16
Point Value
10 homework points
Value will vary; test/quizzes
25 writing points each
Choosing a Book:
 The book MUST be a book you haven’t read before!
 You may read any work of fiction or non-fiction (no magazines).
 The book must be at least 200 pages in length.
 All books must be approved by Mrs. Faith.
 If you do not like the book you are reading, you may select another; however, it
must be approved by me.
Pacing Yourself:
You should make a plan for reading your book at a reasonable pace.
Don’t put it off until the last two weeks of the grading period.
Reading Logs:
Logs will be turned in reflecting on your book and your reading process: one after you
finish the first third of the book, one after the second third of the book, and one after
the last third of the book.
Reading Log Submission
 When submitting your reading logs, you are to submit them in the following order
(you will staple each new reading log to the bottom of your book choice form):
o Book Choice Form (top)
o Reading Log 1
o Reading Log 2
o Reading Log 3
INTERACTIVE READING LOG:
Three reflections on your book and your reading process will be completed: one after you
finish the first third of the book, one after the second third of the book, and one after you
complete the book. Reading logs should be typed. **Reading logs will be graded separately
from the project.
Each interactive response entry should be at least three paragraphs in length. You
can't be wrong in your responses, as these reflect your personal reactions to the text.
Take some risks and be honest.
Use the sample prompts to help you get
started with expressing your likes/dislikes, confusion, and observations. Use the
sample below to write your logs.
Sample Interactive Prompts:
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I really don't understand the part where…
I really like/dislike this idea because…
This character reminds me of somebody I know because…
This character reminds me of myself because…
I think this setting is important because…
This scene reminds me of a similar scene in (title of book/movie/T.V. show)
because…
I like/dislike this writing because…
This part is very realistic/unrealistic because…
I think the relationship between ______and ______ is interesting because…
This section makes me think about…
I like/dislike (name of character) because…
This situation reminds me of a similar situation in my own life. What happened
was…
Scoring for Reading Logs
If I were (name of character) at
25 writing points
this point, I would…
I began to think of…
4 points = formatted correctly
I love the way…
Personal and book information (top left)
I can't believe…
Double-spaced, 12 font, 1” margins
I wonder why…
I noticed…
21 points = well-written reflection
I'm not sure…
(7 points each paragraph)
My favorite character is…
I like the way the author…
2 points for developing reflection & staying on
I felt sad when…
topic
I wish that…
I was surprised…
2 point for ideas being clearly and correctly
It seems like…
expressed
I'm not sure…
I want to know more about…
3 points for including details from the text to
I predict…
support your reflections
First and Last Name
English 10
Reading Log #____
Title of Book and author – section the log covers
Due date of log
In paragraph one you will write about ONE aspect of a third of the book. You have sample
prompts in this independent reading handout that you should use and bold. Remember this is a
reflection; therefore, summaries will NOT be accepted. Summarizing will be awarded zero points. It
should be evident that you have read. In other words, I should see examples/details from the book
alongside your thoughts. A well-developed paragraph is no less than 7 sentences. Reading logs should
always be typed. Also, remember to check over your work (edit & revise) before you turn it in.
In paragraph two you will write about A DIFFERENT ASPECT of the same third of the book.
You have sample prompts in this independent reading handout that you should use and bold. Remember
this is a reflection; therefore, summaries will NOT be accepted. Summarizing will be awarded zero
points. It should be evident that you have read. In other words, I should see examples/details from the
book alongside your thoughts. A well-developed paragraph is no less than 7 sentences. Reading logs
should always be typed. Also, remember to check over your work (edit & revise) before you turn it in.
In paragraph three you will write about ONE (different than the first and second) aspect of the
same third of the book. You have sample prompts in this independent reading handout that you should
use and bold. Remember this is a reflection; therefore, summaries will NOT be accepted. Summarizing
will be awarded zero points. It should be evident that you have read. In other words, I should see
examples/details from the book alongside your thoughts. A well-developed paragraph is no less than 7
sentences. Reading logs should always be typed. Also, remember to check over your work (edit &
revise) before you turn it in.