This semester course is designed to allow the student to select reading material that interests them while expanding their interpretive and evaluative comprehension skills. The students enter this class with the understanding that they will be required to participate in daily silent reading. After completing each book, the student will complete an assessment. The student will be given a list of assessment types including projects, quizzes, discussions, and book talks. Every Wednesday, the student will work on assessments. The student will be expected to read at least 4 young adult books in each 9 week grading period.