What are the procedures for nightly reading?
You are expected to read for at least 30 minutes each night on Monday through Friday. This practice has been proven to increase reading achievement. It also helps you develop responsibility, independence, self-discipline, and the life-long habit of reading. I do not accept excuses for incomplete nightly reading except in the case of emergencies. In the event of such an emergency, you must bring a note from a parent. You can then read additional minutes on the following nights to make up for the missed reading time. After reading, you should complete the Reading Log which is stapled into your planner each week. Old logs are removed and new logs clipped in each Friday. This Reading Log will be checked by me each day, and in order to receive credit for the reading homework, I expect each section of the Log to be completed thoughtfully. Reading summaries and/or reflections should contain quality writing. Completion of nightly reading comprises a weekly homework grade and impacts overall re
