GRIT: Ganders Reading Intently Together
Fridays are always days we look forward to for many reasons. On Fridays, in English IV, students participate in DEAR or SSR time....what we have labeled GRIT. This is a 30 minute time period where students have choice about what they get to read. They must read during this time.
Students may choose any book to read, within certain boundaries...this must be a book, not a magazine, and it must be relatively appropriate in regards to reading level. Meaning, as senior, they should not be reading Captain Underpants, or Hop On Pop. These would be inappropriate to increase their stamina as readers, as well as increase their reading ability. Though this is supposed to be reading for enjoyment, it also has a purpose.
Books may be purchased, or checked out from the library or Sterling Library, or may be downloaded in their iPad. Students are expected to complete their book. There will be a reading log to be turned in, and a variety of reflections to complete.
Students may also choose to read their assigned reading during this time, however, they will also need to read a book outside of class...with a reading log.
Due to our early release schedule, our 7th and 8th periods will have GRIT Thursdays every other week...the early release week. The remainder of our classes will have GRIT as usual every Friday.
Students may choose any book to read, within certain boundaries...this must be a book, not a magazine, and it must be relatively appropriate in regards to reading level. Meaning, as senior, they should not be reading Captain Underpants, or Hop On Pop. These would be inappropriate to increase their stamina as readers, as well as increase their reading ability. Though this is supposed to be reading for enjoyment, it also has a purpose.
Books may be purchased, or checked out from the library or Sterling Library, or may be downloaded in their iPad. Students are expected to complete their book. There will be a reading log to be turned in, and a variety of reflections to complete.
Students may also choose to read their assigned reading during this time, however, they will also need to read a book outside of class...with a reading log.
Due to our early release schedule, our 7th and 8th periods will have GRIT Thursdays every other week...the early release week. The remainder of our classes will have GRIT as usual every Friday.