Week 1 Notes/Vocab Quiz

How long is independent reading?

• 10-15 minutes daily

• 10 minutes 3 times a week

• When you get time to read

• 20 minutes twice a week

What should you do to preview a book?

• Look at the cover

• Read the back of the book or inside jacket, skim the book and cover, watch a book trailer

• Do not preview the book just start reading

• Find a book by an author you know

Are you excited about finding a book that you will enjoy during independent reading? Pick the option that best reflects your feelings about independent reading at this point.

• I am not excited and still do not want to read at school

• I am more excited that I was at the beginning of the class

• I am not confident I will find the right book for me

• I am excited and know there is a book out there for me

Which is the best definition of the word, analyze?

• to read carefully and ask important questions about the text

• to carefully study all the details and parts

• To make an educated guess based on evidence

• to think deeply about a topic

Which is the best synonym for the word, observe?

• look

• ignore

• question

• think

A __________ is the system of organizing and classifying books so a reader knows what to expect when reading. (begins with a 'g')

Which is the best definition of the word, reflect?

• to find evidence in the text

• to make an educated guess based on evidence and details

• to study all of the parts carefully

• to think deeply and carefully about something

Which is the best definition for in-class work (ICW)?

• Work that can be turned in late for full credit

• Work that should be done with the teacher while you are in class and cannot be turned in late

• Work that should be done with a group or partner

• Work that does not need to be turned in or graded

What are ALL the ways to find a book for independent reading? (select ALL the answers that are correct)

• Look at the Reading 1 Padlet for completed book reviews

• Ask a friend for a book recommendation

• Visit Mrs. O'Connor's Book Love Website and preview books

• None of the above

Which is the best definition of the word, infer?

• to guess

• to think deeply and carefully about something

• to study all of the part carefully

• to conclude from evidence, clues or reasoning