The 40 book challenge is a challenge for students to read 40 books by the end of the school year. Students will be logging every book that they read throughout the year on their "40 Book Challenge Log."
Students will have Daily 5 time in class to read their books. They are also expected to read each night for 20 minutes. While I know that reading 40 books is a big expectation, this goal can be reached easily if students are reading every day in class and at home.
WHY ARE WE TAKING THE 40 BOOK CHALLENGE?
The purpose of the Challenge is to get students reading different types of books that they usually would not read other wise. I have such a desire to instill of love for reading in all of my students because it is so important in all areas of life. Students will have a choice of what books they read, which will help them stay interested and focused. Research has proven that reading voraciously from a variety of genres is the best way to improve ourselves as readers.
HOW DOES THE 40 BOOK CHALLENGE WORK?
Students will choose a genre box to complete. They will then choose a just right book that fits into that genre and read it. Once the book is completely read, the student logs the book on their sheet with the Title, Author, Genre, and Rating of the book.
WHICH BOOKS CAN WE READ?
The books students read will be their choice. In class, I will help students pick "Good Fit Books." I want students to stretch themselves as readers, but books should not be so hard for them that they struggle to understand or enjoy reading. Books may be from the school library, classroom library, public library, or from home.
IS THIS FOR A GRADE?
The challenge itself is not a grade. This is a goal that they are working towards. There will be a point during each nine weeks where I will "Check in" with their 40 book challenge and have a conference about how it's going. We will take a look at the books they have read and continue to push forward with our goal. During this check in, I will make sure they have been reading, filled in their information about the book, and filled in the genre boxes that are listed. This will be taken for a grade at the check in.
Students will have Daily 5 time in class to read their books. They are also expected to read each night for 20 minutes. While I know that reading 40 books is a big expectation, this goal can be reached easily if students are reading every day in class and at home.
WHY ARE WE TAKING THE 40 BOOK CHALLENGE?
The purpose of the Challenge is to get students reading different types of books that they usually would not read other wise. I have such a desire to instill of love for reading in all of my students because it is so important in all areas of life. Students will have a choice of what books they read, which will help them stay interested and focused. Research has proven that reading voraciously from a variety of genres is the best way to improve ourselves as readers.
HOW DOES THE 40 BOOK CHALLENGE WORK?
Students will choose a genre box to complete. They will then choose a just right book that fits into that genre and read it. Once the book is completely read, the student logs the book on their sheet with the Title, Author, Genre, and Rating of the book.
WHICH BOOKS CAN WE READ?
The books students read will be their choice. In class, I will help students pick "Good Fit Books." I want students to stretch themselves as readers, but books should not be so hard for them that they struggle to understand or enjoy reading. Books may be from the school library, classroom library, public library, or from home.
IS THIS FOR A GRADE?
The challenge itself is not a grade. This is a goal that they are working towards. There will be a point during each nine weeks where I will "Check in" with their 40 book challenge and have a conference about how it's going. We will take a look at the books they have read and continue to push forward with our goal. During this check in, I will make sure they have been reading, filled in their information about the book, and filled in the genre boxes that are listed. This will be taken for a grade at the check in.