*YOU choose the novel 
~ one that will inspire you to think
and want to read more!
* READ a minimum of 20 MINUTES EVERY
NIGHT!
* Bring your novel daily, and come to class ready to write in
your journal about what you read – not just plot details but the
questions and ideas that came to you as you were reading.
How higher level thinking is reflected in journals: compare
two books, discuss theme/author's message,
conflict, characterization, author style,
culture, relate it to your life, ask BIG QUESTIONS, give YOUR JUDGMENT or
OPINION, and always provide SUPPORT.
