Assignment & Text Options

WHAT TEXT. Students may read text of any kind they choose including novels, newspapers, magazines, graphic novels, plays, poetry, and blogs. A key to motivating students to read is to allow them choice in the format and content of what they read.

HOW. Student access to texts may vary due to limited access to school buildings and to public libraries. The MCPS School Library Media Programs (SLMP) team has curated a list of free, online resources where students can access a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts. These may be accessed at: https://bit.ly/MCPSTeenREAD

WHAT TASK. After reading, students should write a reflection about the text they have read. In the fall, students might be asked about what they read and to share their reflection. Teachers will use this information to get to know students as readers and individuals. This will not be graded, but it will be part of classroom community building to help students get to know one another.