Expectations

= __** Student Expectations **__ =
 * Students will be expected to participate in mini-lessons each day at the start of class, and apply the lessons during independent reading.
 * Students will be expected to ender the reading zone during independent time in class. This will help them complete requirements listed below, and be respectful to themselves and their peers.
 * Students will be expected to read 20 minutes each night, 5 nights a week.
 * Students will be expected to read a minimum of 30 books over the course of the school year.
 * Students will be expected to know the expectations of parents/guardians regarding book choice and content.
 * Students will be expected to read 'just-right' books, those books that they can read and understand independently without becoming overly frustrated. Books that are too easy will not help readers grow, and are often boring. Books that are too challenging also will not help readers grow and are boring, but can also be frustrating.
 * Students will be expected to fulfill the minimum genre requirements.
 * realistic fiction (at least 4)
 * historical fiction(at least 3)
 * science fiction (at least 2)
 * fantasy (at least 3)
 * nonfiction (at least 3)
 * anthology (poetry or short story-at least 1 of each)

= __ Teacher Expectations __=
 * The teacher will be expected to provide free access to a number of good books.
 * The teacher will be expected to add guidance with book choice, while encouraging students to choose books more independently.
 * The teacher will be expected to prepare mini-lessons that will help students become stronger readers.
 * The teacher will be expected to give guidance to students as individuals during reading conferences.
 * The teacher will be expected to allow students time during class to enter the reading zone.
 * The teacher will be expected to create an environment that will help students do their best work.