I wanted to instead of doing small increments of reading, to try and just increase the time I read a few times a week. I think it would be more realistic to students in their reading workshop to have a longer time to read (potentially more than a few times a week), to allow for engagement and to really get into a book. I can remember times when I was younger when we were only given a short time to free-read and really didn’t like having to be stopped so soon. 

I really want to focus on reading books that are recommended by different establishments in Indiana—I want to know what the experts recommend.  I will ask local librarians, as well as look at lists for “Indiana Young Hoosier” awards and nominees (for most of those books are actually recommended by students in the state) This is not only to get familiar with those books but to be aware of what is happening commonly around the state in regards to book choice.

Progress on Goal:
All of the books that I read were actually nominated for the Young Hoosier Book Nominee Awards. These nominees were by students so I was able to see what students were interested in reading. 

I will be logging my reading progress on Padlet, as well as writing a one-paragraph summary for each book. I’d also like to take note of the writing crafts.

Progress on Goal:
I enjoyed logging after each book that I read.

I want this to be purposeful. I am so excited to be getting to read for fun, to jump into the books that my students are reading. I hope to be able to give my students good recommendations for quality writing and stories for them-I aim for this project to do so.

Progress on Goal:
Since these books were Young Hoosier Book Nominees, I knew that I would be reading quality books with great craft. I am excited to share my reading with students now that I have read those books. I also took note of the craft sentences/lessons in the books.