2011 Reading & Writing New Year's Resolutions

I believe in practicing what you teach. This year I've decided to ask my students to make reading and writing New Year's resolutions. I like to think of a resolution as a goal, something to work towards. The end of the year is an excellent time to reevaluate your goals, to consider your achievements, and to set new goals to push yourself forward.

FREE Student Worksheet for Setting Reading & Writing New Year's Resolutions

I believe in modeling what you teach. If I am going to ask my students to set reading and writing goals, then it only makes sense to set goals for myself.

2011 Reading & Writing New Year's Resolutions

I resolve to read one fiction novel book per week.

I enjoy reading a variety fiction including young adult, middle grade, literary fiction, classics, and Regency-set historical romances (a particular favorite).

I resolve to read one nonfiction book per month.

I like to read professional books on teaching, books for writing, books on the Regency period, and books that help me to navigate the Internet.

I resolve to draft, revise, polish, and submit for publication my YA Regency manuscript.

I wrote 2290 words (chapter one) of Fortune's Face today. This is the beginning of my YA Regency novel.

I resolve to publish my nonfiction book on teaching writing.

I've considered, reconsidered, thought, procrastinated, and thought again. This year I'm simply going to take the plunge and do it.

My goals are realistic. I might surpass them, but I believe that I can achieve them. This week when I return to school, I will share my goals with my students, and give them the opportunity to set their own reading and writing goals.