Activity

Summer Reading Project

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This Summer Reading Project activity also includes:

Summer means sun, fun, and a good book! Boost scholars' enthusiasm and proficiency in reading with a summer project of their choice—a book jacket, collage, or shoe box diorama. A variety of titles and authors from every genre offers readers the chance to get to explore a plethora of topics. Authors showcased include Beverly Cleary, Jerry Spinelli, Gary Paulsen, and more! 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Translate the family member in another language to meet the needs of parents and guardians that are not proficient in English
  • Use projects to feature in-class reading books throughout the school year 
  • Instruct learners to bring one of their finished products to class and share their project with their peers 
Classroom Considerations
  • The activity's duration reflects the completion over a traditional summer break
  • A due date as well as a school's name and logo are featured 
Pros
  • Gives pupils the choice of books to read and projects to complete
  • Encourages class members to read more than two books 
Cons
  • None