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| | Set Reading Goals Have each student set a personal reading goal for the month. Share this SMART goal resource with them to document their goals. |
Week 2 | Genre Speed Dating Introduce students to new types of reading. Gather books from different genres. Give students a few minutes to explore each one. Use this resource and check out this genre list for ideas! | Story Map Creations Have students create a story map of a book they are currently reading. Consider using this template. | Storytelling with Props Have students find an item around the classroom and create an imaginative story about it. Have students use this template to create these stories. | Make Your Own Story Have students write and illustrate their own story. Print and use this template. Consider having students use their story from yesterday and elaborate! | |
Week 3 | Write a Book Review Have students consider a book they have recently read. Use this template to write a review about this book. | Book Highlights Have students summarize highlights from their favorite book. Print and use this template to help guide their creativity! | Guest Reader Day Invite someone special—like a parent, the principal, or a community member—to visit and read aloud to the class. | Letter Writing Day Have students write a letter to a friend about their favorite book. Convince the friend to read it! Print this template for students to use. | Share a Book Day Have students bring in a favorite book from home and read it to a friend. |
Week 4 | NonFiction Text Features Scavenger Hunt Have students select a nonfiction book or magazine and complete this scavenger hunt while they are reading. | Book Cover Design Have students redesign the cover of a book they are currently reading. Check out these designs for inspiration! | Book Trailer Creation Have students create a book trailer for a book they just finished or are currently reading. Show students this one created by students on the book, Wonder. | Collaborative Story As a class, brainstorm a story theme. Choose one and have each student add a sentence to create this themed story. Consider using this plot mountain template and watching this video. | Create Your Own Bookmark Have students design their own bookmark. Consider using this bookmark template! |
Week 5 | Book One-Pager Have students create a one-pager about a book they are reading or just finished reading. Check out these examples here! | Dress as Your Favorite Book Character Have students portray their favorite storybook characters. Check out these ideas for inspiration! | Creative Writing Prompts Have students select one of these prompts to create a creative writing piece! Then have them read their finished stories to a friend. | Reading and Relaxation Have students bring in a favorite book and plan to read for the entire class period, if time permits! | Reading Celebration Celebrate all of the reading and learning that went into this eventful month. As part, review goals set by students at the beginning of the month. |
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MARCH: Celebrating Reading Month (6-8)