Mrs. Waldbauer’s 3rd Quarter Independent
Reading
Project (IRP)
Posting A Comment to the Gelinas Library Book Blog
▪ Click on the title of the blog posting for your teacher's
assignment.
assignment.
@Paul J. Gelinas JHS Information Center, 25 Mud Road East Setauket, New York 11733 (631)730-4720
Quality | Criterion | Maximum | Points |
Indicators | Points | Earned | |
Cover | Cover design follows format | 15 | |
Design | directions, shows overall effort, | ||
creativity and originality in design. A | |||
title and heading is present that follows | |||
the conventions of standard English | |||
with appropriate grammar, usage and | |||
spelling. | |||
Graphic | Graphic organizers follow the | 25 | |
Organizers | conventions of standard English with | ||
appropriate grammar, usage and | |||
spelling. Information is complete, | |||
accurate and logical. Language use is | |||
precise but sophisticated. Graphic | |||
organizers are neatly prepared and | |||
legible. | |||
Active | Notes contain plot and character | 25 | |
Reading | development information that is | ||
Chart | specific, thorough, accurate and | ||
Notes | sequenced for each chapter. Notes are | ||
legible. | |||
Active | Literary analysis is completed for the | 25 | |
Reading | majority of chapters and contains a | ||
Chart | record of personal thoughts/reactions, | ||
Literary | predictions/opinions, connections to | ||
Analysis | other literature/life experiences and an | ||
explanation of literary devices used by | |||
the author. | |||
Blog | A well-developed book review | 10 | |
(minimum one paragraph) was | |||
submitted by the deadline. Comments | |||
were posted in response to other | |||
students' postings | |||
Final | Points earned out of 100 possible | 100 | |
Portfolio | points: | ||
Grade |
Reading is a foundational skill for 21st-century learners. Guiding learners to become engaged and effective users of ideas and information and to appreciate literature requires that they develop as strategic readers who can comprehend, analyze, and evaluate text in both print and digital formats. Learners must also have opportunities to read for enjoyment as well as for information. School librarians are in a critical and unique position to partner with other educators to elevate the reading development of our nation’s youth.