Original PromptCreate a Grade 7 ELA lesson for the beginning of the school year focused on reading identity and launching Independent Reading. The class period is approximately 46 minutes.
Students begin with a consistent, handwritten Warm-Up in Section 1: Warm-Ups & Quickwrites of their English notebook. The Warm-Up prompt is: “How do you feel about reading right now? What has contributed to that? (Explain why you feel this way)” Students write 4–5 complete sentences independently.
Students then complete a
This document guides students through the exploration of their reading identities and interests. It includes reflective writing prompts and sections for creating a visual reading profile, listing favorite books, genres, and authors, as well as identifying new books to read. Students are encouraged to construct a 'To Be Read' (TBR) list to inspire their reading journey, finalize it throughout the year, and engage in reflection about their reading experiences and preferences.