8th+-+LA+-+GoodReads

**Independent Reading Requirements: 8th grade Advanced Language Arts**



 * General Requirements:**
 * As part of the Georgia Performance Standards for 7th grade Language Arts all students are to read 25 books. This roughly translates to 6 books every 9 weeks (So its time to start reading!).
 * Students **are expected** to read outside of class daily.
 * Students are expected to bring their independent reading book to class **EVERYDAY.**
 * Students will be **expected to post book reviews on the website Goodreads.com and meet all posting requirements.**

You have the freedom to choose most of the books you want to read, however if a title is not of at a substantial reading level you might not receive credit for the reading/posting (see your teacher if you are unsure of a title). Additionally, there are some required readings that you must consider. > *there are a few titles that are exceptions to this rule, please see your teacher for details
 * Book Choices**
 * Each 9 weeks you must pick 1 title from the Spectrum Reading List (to be posted online).
 * Lastly, books such as graphic novels* and mangas are allowed but you may only count 2 of them toward your 25 book list.


 * Helpful Links**[[image:books_shelves.jpg align="right"]]
 * [|GoodReads Website]
 * Spectrum Reading List
 * Posting Requirements
 * How to write a GoodReads review
 * More help writing your reviews
 * Sample Reviews
 * Setting Up Your Account

A 5+ completed books and postings B 4 completed books and postings C 3 completed books and postings F 2 or less completed books and postings
 * Grade Breakdown for GoodReads Postings:**
 * Grade Number of Books Read**

A 22-25+ completed books and postings B 18-21 completed books and postings C 14-17 completed books and postings F 13 or less completed books and postings
 * End of the year totals (to be used the 4th Nine Weeks):**
 * Grade Number of Books Read**