Relax+Reading

During a **"Relax & Read"** period, we will do just that, relax and read. During these classes, we will have a warm-up activity and then we will read for the remainder of the class. There will be a 5-10 minute window at the end of class to record your thoughts, share important info and make a note of the day's reading.

For this, you need to create a "Relax & Read" section in your LA binders. This section should have two main areas:
 * 1) A "Next on my list" section- this section will list books that you wish to read next. For example, I am currently reading "Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance" by U.S President elect Barack Obama. When I am finished that book, I intend to read "The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream", also by the President elect. The first book is giving me insight in the President elect's character, which will help me to have a greater understanding of his political and societal viewpoints. One or 2 pages is all that you will need for this section.
 * 2) There should also be a "Reading Log" section. In this section you will keep track of such things as: the author of thebook, how much you read, any new characters that were introduced, the highlights of that days reading and anything you may have liked or disliked. Also, if you can't "get into" a book and start a new one, please take a moment to record why you think you were unable to get into the book.