During the first term all students will have the same goals, since I do not really know them yet. The goals will be to bring a book every day, learn workshop procedures, maintain their journals, and read an award-winning book. Beginning the second term and in succeeding terms, students will set individual goals, with parent and teacher input. All goals should be listed on their GOALS SET/GOALS MET sheet. We have discussed how each goal will be evaluated, and those with * next to them require a parent note or verification.
Each term the students must read a specific genre for their booktalks and to meet one of the four goals. The specific genres by term are:
All goals must be completed by the date indicated on the Keeping Track Sheet. Each student, with parent and teacher input, will set individual goals for the next term .