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Independent Reading Projects
& Increasing reading Levels
Ashley Davis and Phillip Perry
Wellcome Middle School
Greenville NC
Turn and Talk
What are the main problems with
independent reading in your
middle school classroom?
Data ● Eastern North Carolina
● Demographics - Low income, Title 1 school, 50% White,
45% African American, 5% Hispanic
● 74% of students increased reading levels in STAR
Reading
● 57% of students increased reading level and showed or
met growth on EOG
● 41% College and Career Ready
● 61% On Grade Level
Ways to Hold to Students Accountable
1. Allow Students CHOICE!
2. Reading Journals, record more than Title and Author
3. Teacher Student Talks
4. Book Talks
5. Book Projects by Choice
6. Digital Program to Log Books
Article - 10 Authentic Ways to Hold Students Accountable...
Student Choice
● Allow students to choose the books they
read
● WARNING! Content may be risque'!
Reading Journal Requirements
● 10 Entries for Homework (2 Weeks)
● Students Choose Best - Quiz Gradeo Allow time to edit
o Peer edit
o Allow students to revise
All Journal Entries and Rubrics
Grading
Homework Check Student Choice - Quiz
Student Journal
Independent Projects
Thinglink Example
Letter to the Author
Contact Information
Names: Ashley Davis and Phillip Perry
School: Wellcome Middle School, Pitt
County Schools
Email: [email protected]
