Extra Credit SSR Reading
Time to read and improve your skills...
What is SSR? SSR stands for Silent Sustained Reading.
In order to gain full credit students must spend the day silently reading.
Bring Your Own Book
Requirements: Students that opt to bring their own reading selection must complete at least 3 RRJ for the literature. Points Possible: A total of 15 points can be earned. (No more than 3 books) Deadline: RRJ’s must be turned in to Mrs. Neely not later than one week before the end of the quarter.
Book Off The List
Requirements: Students that opt to read from the provided list must complete at least 3 RRJ for the literature and take the novel assessment on their own time. (Arrangements should be made at least two days in advance with Mrs. Neely) Points Possible: A total of 20 points can be earned. (No more than 3 books) Deadline: RRJ’s and the assessment must be completed no later than one week before the end of the quarter.
Class Literature Reading
Requirements: Students may opt to use this time to read the literature we are currently studying in class during this time as well. Points Possible: No extra points will be awarded for this choice. Deadline: Class deadlines apply to this selection.
No more than 3 books a quarter maybe be completed.
SSR Reading List:
Mrs. Neely can provide you a copy of these texts. Please allow two days prior notice...
- The Promise
- Old Man and the Sea
- Cold Sassy Tree
- A Yellow Raft in Blue Water
- Atlas Shrugged
- Fountain Head
- The Bluest Eye
- Of Mice and Men
- The Awakening
- Oliver Twist
- Jane Eyre
- Life of Pi
- On the Beach
- All Creatures Big and Small
- Any of the Lord of the Rings Series
- Jurassic Park
The Golden Rule? During SRR day, BE READING and Focused!
What does "take a quiz during my own time" mean? In order to earn the possible 20 points for a list book a student must take the test on the novel they read. Tests must be taken on the students own time meaning a student may take a test during an SSR period, during activity period, or before or after school. Students must schedule the test time with Mrs. Neely.
Can I read or select from more than one column on different SSR days? Of course! If you are reading a novel you just wish you could finish. Bring it to SSR day and complete a 3 RRJs for it for credit. Select one off the list and read it during the SSR day only and eventually take the quiz. Not caught up and having a rough week? Use the time to catch up on your English work. The Golden Rule? During SRR day BE READING and Focused for the class period.
Mrs. Neely's SSR Reading Days
Email: tara.neely@tasd.net
Website: http://edmodo.com/tbnteach
Phone: (570) 836 -3111