ENGLISH 1 |
Find a book at your level
To Find a book at your level:
To Find a book at your level:
- To look up the lexile level of a book or find books at a student’s appropriate level, check out this website: https://www.lexile.com/
- Students should be encouraged to read 50L above their level to stretch or increase their reading skills and choose books no lower than 100L below their scores.
Independent Reading
Students will be guided in choosing books that are appropriate to their reading level. While time will be allotted in class for reading and small group work, a considerable amount of at-home time also will be needed for reading. First independent reading book: In conjunction with the unit on Short Stories and Coming of Age, students will choose a short story (can be longer) in which the main character embarks on a journey. Many popular young adult and fantasy books are appropriate. As they read, students will create a graphic novel of their independent reading book. The template and directions can be found here. Second independent reading book: In conjunction with the Fahrenheit 451 unit on narrative strategies, students will be allowed to read a second novel. Students will be given weekly tasks to support their understanding of the elements of a narrative, including: setting, characterization, narrative strategies, plot arc, plot, and theme if they choose to do this enriching activity for extra credit. A considerable amount of To Kill A Mockingbird will be read at in class. During this period, students are not expected to read an independent reading book. Last independent reading book: In conjunction with the leadership unit and Romeo and Juliet, students will read a narrative book of their choice and take weekly cornell notes, reviewing the many different elements of literature that we have studied this year, and solidifying them in their minds. Do you want to read more? Students are encouraged to read additional books at any time! Please let your teacher know what you’re reading... there’s nothing an English teacher likes more than talking about books! |
Resources for Finding a book
Oldham County Library Check out novelist in the online database. It'll help you find new authors that are similar to favorite author's you've already read. Also you can search through the library's physical books by clicking HERE or on their virtual library HERE. Oldham County High School Library Destiny Quest will help you search for the libarary's offered books plus there is a large offering of online/ebooks and online reading resources. Kentucky Virtual Library Kobo has free ebooks... the selection isn't huge, but the price is right. There are actually several free ebook sites, just type "free ebook" in the search bar and see what comes up! Openculture has has free ebooks. These books tend to be older books that are out of copyright.. so if you're looking for a classic, this is a good place to check out. That said, it's hard to find a book on this site unless you already know the title of your book. This website collects information about books you've enjoyed in the past to help you find ones you might like. Young Adult Book Awards and Book Lists Recommended Reading List for College-Bound Students Award Winning Books |