Mrs. DellerMrs. Deller

Reading: -Every day immediately following bell work

-10 minutes

Writing: -Reading your SSR+ book will be followed with keeping track of page numbers and written reflections

Talking: -Talking about your SSR+ books will happen through informal classroom book talk and more formal book projects

SSR + as a Regular Routine

Fluency: the number of pages you read at a

sitting

Stamina: the amount of time you stay focused on reading

Agency: your willingness to try different kinds of books

Why Do SSR+?Setting Goals

It must be a book It must have more words than pictures It must be something you are interested in It must be something your parents would allow

you to read, if asked It must not be a book you are reading for

another class

Requirements for SSR+ Book

Bring your book to class each and every day If you leave your book at home, choose another one from the

classroom library for the day Get started reading after you’ve completed bell work Stay in your seat so others aren’t distracted Do not do homework Do not talk Do your best to read for the whole time Record page numbers—when you start and finish for the day Set goals for yourself and reflect on how you are meeting them at the

end of each week/month/book

SSR+ Norms

1. Reading is rewarding.2. Reading builds a mature vocabulary.3. Reading makes you a better writer.4. Reading is hard, and "hard" is necessary.5. Reading makes you smarter.6. Reading prepares you for the world of work.7. Reading well is financially rewarding.8. Reading opens the door to college and beyond.9. Reading arms you against oppression.

Top 9 Reasons to Read