If this describes you, even a little, then I think I have a solution. In class we will be reading as partners and then presenting (and writing) literature responses. The four week process is described below. Also, we will be reading Huckleberry Finn and watching segments of the movie. Be careful, you might just enjoy yourself!
*First person to tell me who is depicted in the picture gets a Blow Pop. :)
OVERVIEW: The Novel Partners unit is a structured, yet
independent four week reading program in which partners read
the same self-chosen novels; complete a weekly assignment
including vocabulary, comprehension, and literary
appreciation activities; then meet with one another weekly
to discuss the readings and the assignments.
PURPOSE: Provide motivation and guidance for independent
reading in a way that can be easily integrated into a more
structured whole class reading program.
OBJECTIVE(s): Students will be able to:
1. Work cooperatively with a partner to devise a 4 wk.
reading plan for self-chosen novels.
2. Use context to figure out the meaning of unknown words.
3. Summarize the main events in a novel.
4. Respond to literature by telling what they like and
dislike about the elements in their novels.
5. Analyze the elements of a novel, including setting,
characters, plot, and theme.
6. Discuss ideas with their partners about the readings
and the assignments.
7. Work independently to prepare for the weekly
discussions.
http://www.col-ed.org/cur/lang/lang81.txt
