LET'S READ MORE!
With the library back this year, we are focusing on building a stronger culture of reading in our school. Reading can help reduce stress, increase attention spans, and improve mental capacity. It can also be a lot of fun when you find the right book(s)!
Reading takes practice! The more you practice, the better your fluency, your enjoyment, and your stamina -- just like with sports or instruments or video games.
You can also submit your reading entry at the Massachusetts Center for the Book website to be in the running for *more* prizes!
Can I read a picture book for this challenge?
You can read up to one (1) picture for the challenge over the course of the year. Once you read one picture book, you must read other books for the other challenge months.
Can I read manga for this challenge?
Yes, you can read manga for this challenge.
Can I read graphic novels for this challenge?
Yes, you can read graphic novels.
Is this challenge required reading?
Nope. This a fun reading challenge and is not required (though it is encouraged). Make sure you are fulfilling your ELA reading requirements first.
What are the prizes?
Monthly prizes will be fun fidgets, squishies, puzzle games, stress toys, mechanical pencils, and things like that. End-of-year prizes will be bigger & more significant.
How do the prizes work?
Any student who submits a relevant book they have read on the student reading challenge entry form will be entered into a drawing to win a prize. Students who participate in at least 6 of the monthly challenges will be in the running for a bigger prize at the end of the year.
Some entries will be shared anonymously with our school community.
More information about the Massachusetts Center for the Book and both reading challenges can be found here.