Gaskill Preparatory School

Helpful Tips

Log onto Clever using your student ID for both the username and password.  All apps for the classroom can be found there.

You student ID is on your schedule.

Independent Reading

Places to find books:

Audible (free books right now) click here for audible

*go for a walk and listen to a book, help out a neighbor by cleaning their yard, do the dishes or clean your room and get your Friday work done:)

Niagara Falls Public Library ebooks

Amplify Library

Good Books:

The Hate U Give (movie on Nextflix)

Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Greek Myths 

Inside Out and Back Again

Hidden Figures

The Call of the Wild

Journal Questions for Reading Reflection

You keep these in a notebook in Microsoft 365 unless otherwise told.  Keep this heading:

Name                                                        Date

Title and page numbers read                       Period

Bold questions can be used for non-fiction 

• Explain the connection between the cover art and the title;
• How does the conflict contribute to the plot line?
• Analyze how the setting influences the characters;
• Explain how the text structure assists you to comprehend the information;
• Discuss the character you like most and explain why?
• Discuss the character you like the least and explain why?
• In your opinion, what is the next decision the protagonist is going to make and why?
• Is this book meeting your expectations? Explain why or why not in detail.
• Would you recommend this book, why or why not?                                                                              (make sure to utilize literary elements or text structure)
• Analyze the changes the dynamic character makes in the story;
• Draw symbols that represent characters, important parts of the plot or connections to life.

Writing Tips

When answering questions keep in mind to answer them using short answer techniques and punctuation.

RACE to the right answer

Restate the answer

Answer the question

Cite two (2) details to support your answer or claim

Explain why your details connect to your answer or support it

Don't forget to check your work!!

Reading Tips

1. Set your purpose for reading

2. Highlight information that supports your purpose

3. Annotate after you highlight (Why is it important? or Connections to the end of unit target)

4. Reread in chunks if you can't answer the question