The student agrees to read between 20-25 novels in 2011 and record each book read along with a score out of 10. The student also agrees to complete at least 12 of the 24 reading activities provided, with each activity representing 1-2 hours of work. Examples of reading activities include writing a review of a book, creating a character timeline, comparing a book to its movie adaptation, and more. The goal is for the student to gain a deeper understanding of books read and improve reading skills.