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Reading Challenges (10m)

Kelsey Hedrick,

MS

Jakarta Intercultural School

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The Mission

Get kids to read more.

Give volcano points to the kids who aren’t sporty.

Have some fun and recognize our great readers.

Give ELL Learners some options for academic success.

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The Idea (Iteration 1)

Get some kids to branch out in genres. �(The most common complaint from the teachers and parents)

Highlight the changes we made in genres (mini-genres)

Make a fun map based on this one I found in an Iowan library.

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Fall 2023

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Reward Stickers/Buttons

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Spring 2024: Book Pledge (a la Goodreads)

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Drawbacks

  • They already make reading records in English class.
  • This felt like additional work?
  • Target is still the kids who are already lovers of reading.

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Fall 2024: BINGO

All art from a Grade 7 English teacher with an affinity for ipad art.

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Spring 2025…

Any other reading challenges that you’ve done?

I’m in search of ideas!