Strive for 25...Reading Requirement

Guess what? We've got to read a minimum of 25 books by the end of the school year. It sounds like a lot, but I am not worried. We will read books in school together (which you can count), I will read aloud TO you (and those count), you'll read in small groups or book clubs (which count), and you are already doing independent reading at home and during any downtime here.  Remember, reading is likeplaying an instrument, a sport, or anything else.  It gets better with practice!

Notice I keep saying "WE!"  Remember...I'm taking this challenge WITH you! My reading log is displayed on the back bulletin board and, thanks to you, I've already read three that YOU recommended! Percy Jackson is awesome!  It is consuming me!  I find I am taking every little moment to read, even if it's just a page or two!

OK...just as clarification for the parents...

The students need to read at least 25 books this year.  I am requiring that they read two from each of 9 genres:

1. Realistic fiction
2. Fantasy
3. Science Fiction
4. Historical Fiction (already working on this one!)
5. Mystery
6. Traditional Literature (fairy tales, folktales, mythology, etc)
7. Informational
8. Biography, Autobiography, Memoir
9. Poetry

So two from each of 9 genres equals 18 books.  That leaves 7 books in the genre or genres of your choice!  If you want to read an entire series, go for it!  Just remember to get in the other required books along the way.

Other things to remember:

1. Longer books may count as two.  If you read a book that is over 300 pages, we'll count that as two books.  It makes sense.  Longer books take longer to read!
2. When you finish a book, you must write a book review.  Please look at the "Book Review Requirements" tab on the right side of this post for details.
3. This is supposed to be a fun thing.  Give a book a try.  If you read through a chapter or two and can't get into it, let's find you another book.  However, don't give up after a paragraph!

I am already enjoying sharing books with you!  It's going to be a great year!