Reading Ladder: Building Stamina and Volume

For the Love of Books

Book Ladder - Building Stamina and Volume

Semester 2

To grow as a reader one must build both stamina and volume.  Use your  notebook to  help you create a “Reading Ladder” of the books you read this semester.  You may include books that you abandoned on the ladder.  Just as one climbs a ladder and with each rung one moves toward the top difficulty ensures.  

Make a reading ladder ranking books from easier (the bottom of the ladder) to the most challenging.  Be sure to include the author, the genre, and the number of pages for each title.  If you abandoned a book, simply mark A.  Once you have all of the books listed, total the number of pages read this semester.  

Additionally, write a paragraph explaining which book made the greatest impact on you.  Be sure to thoroughly explain your reasoning.  

Make a second list of books you plan to read over the summer.  Total the number of pages you expect to read.  

_____ 15 pts. Made a comprehensive list of books read with author and

genre.

_____  10 pts.      Included page number of each title.

_____ 15 pts.       Totaled the number of pages read over the semester

_____  25 pts.       Number of pages read  indicates both stamina and volume

_____  25 pts.     Included a well-written paragraph with clear explanation of            

                               a book or author that has made an impact on you.

_____ 15 pts. Created a Summer Reads List

_____ 50 pts.     Included a letter to future 9th Grade Teacher

Dear Mr. Schroder or Mrs. Alt,

The purpose of this letter is to give your future insight as to who you are as a learner, reader, and writer.