Students will learn the importance of reading, and how to apply reading strategies to a variety of text. Students will develop a higher level of engagement while reading for pleasure or to fulfill academic requirements. Throughout the duration of the course students will: monitor progress through the development of reading goals using assessment data, have the opportunity for rigorous engagement in the writing process, learn and practice reading strategies to check for comprehension, and be involved in real-world application as students become immersed in book clubs.