THINKMARK Information Letter 2015-2016!!

 

Dear Parents,

 

Your child will be completing an independent reading project that will last the entire school year.  The purpose of this task is to increase your child’s fluency, comprehension and reading stamina.  Beginning Monday, September 14^th and ending Friday, June 3^rd, your child should read about one book a month from the following genres: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction or Fantasy, two Nonfiction.  All book choices must be appropriate for your child’s reading level and approved by a teacher.  Your child may read these 5 books in any order they choose.  Please see the checklist on the back to help you keep track of your child’s progress.

 

After each book, your child will also complete a THINKMARK and turn it in before beginning another book.  The students will complete a THINKMARK in class and be taught how to properly complete it. They will write a summary for each chapter (or combine a couple of chapters depending on the number in the book), make connections, define unknown words, and write a hook and recommendation.  The THINKMARKS will be graded and used to determine a reading grade for their report card, depending which quarter they are handed in. 

 

Please sign the bottom portion and return to me with your child by Friday, September 11^th, so I can be sure that you read and understand this assignment.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at ryanlaur@shenet.org.  Thanks for your support and cooperation!

 

Respectfully,

Mrs. Ryan

 

**Please cut and return with your signature below**

 

I have read the information above and understand the requirements for this reading assignment.  My child must read five books of the above genres by Friday, June 3^rd.

Child’s Name ___________________________________________________________

 

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