Dear readers,
If you could design your own summer reading program, what would it be? Research shows that when kids consistently read just right books at a high volume they show progress in their reading levels. This simply means if you read A LOT (let's say on average 20-30 minutes a day) and are reading books that provide a slight challenge but you comprehend, you will improve. One of my main goals as a teacher is for you to not see reading as an assignment or a chore, but rather a privilege and a chance to encounter our world beyond the walls of your home and our school. I want you to take risks and challenge yourself and your beliefs by choosing books that will help you grow as a human being, not just a scholar.
That said I love for my students to THINK, CREATE, and DESIGN their learning experiences. I am curious as to how you would design your summer reading expectations if you had no guidelines but were committed to progressing as a reader. Feel free to think outside the box and be as creative as you want.
When answering this question, explain what your summer reading program would be and why. Be sure to proofread your writing before you post it.
I am excited to read your ideas and possibly use them for future students.
Ms. Sikes
If I could create my own summer reading program I would have an assigned reading list. I think and assigned reading list would make it easier for kids who don't really know what to read. I also would put a amount of minuets that the students have to read. I feel that something organized like this would help the kids so they wouldn't have to stress about what books to get or, how long to read.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create my own summer reading program I would probably have recommendations for the reader of what to read,so I would ask them what kind of genre the like and make some books that would be a great fit for them. Because I think kids don't know what to read or if they do than they either will not want to read it because it is too long or it does not make sense to them, so I think this idea might help kids to have a good book to read.
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ReplyDeleteIf I could create my own summer reading program I would probably make it an online website. It would be much like one of my favorite websites (which I recommend to all you book-lovers), Good Reads. Some of its features may include a status of books that you have read over the summer and it may also have a list of books that are on your wish list. If I have not mentioned it also allows you to browse and rate books that were recommended by fellow readers. This system gives you recommendations on books by the books you have read and have on your wish list. It basically keeps track of what you have, will, and your goals for reading over the summer!
My summer reading program would be reading 4 books on the student’s level. It provides more time for summer break and less stress over a certain amount of minutes you have to reach. This is my summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a Summer Reading Program it would be different than what we as Rising Sixth Graders are required to do over the Summer. What I would put as my Summer Reading Program is to read three books for everyone that they would able to finish over the summer. I'm saying that some people are slower readers so I would put in different level books for different people. This will help because everyone will be able to finish their books with no worries. I wouldn't put a specific number of minutes to read, because I personally sometimes feel pressured to finish and log all of my reading very early in the Summer. I would do three books because then you can just read your books without having to worry about how much you've read. If I had a Summer Reading Program, then that is what it would be.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a summer reading program of my very own, I would have all students read four books of their choice over summer break. There would be certain things that all four books have to have to make them suitable to read. Each book would have to have at least two hundred pages so that the teacher knows if each student is reading good, thorough books. Each book would have to have something in common with the student. Each student would write three connections between them and each book. The books would have a meaningful, strong theme or lesson. It is always good to learn good life lessons in a good book! Finally, each book would be enjoyable to the student. If the book is not interesting, it will not be a fun summer activity. I think that my summer reading program would be a pretty good one and fun too!
ReplyDeleteIf I were to design my own summer reading program I would make a list of books categorized by level. Each student would have to read four books and they can read books on their level or the level above. That gives the students flexibility with genres but also are reading just right books. The reason that I would do this instead of assigning four books is because not everybody is on the same reading level so to some people the books would be a challenge but to others it might be a breeze, and plus some people might have already read the book anyways. The reason I would do this instead of reading 1,000 minites is because this makes sure everybody's reading a just right book. This is my idea for a summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteIf I were to create my own summer reading program it would be different from Oak Hill's. On my summer reading program I would probably say read 3-4 books on your level of reading. I like this idea better than 1,000 minutes because people can lie or not reading a just right book. Compared to getting back to school and taking a small pop quiz to see if you actually read the book.
ReplyDeleteThat would be my summer reading program if I had the choice.
My summer reading program would have to be, not to make kids read. Just, they can choose the books they want, when to read them, and how long they want to read them. No competitions. Just plain old reading.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create a summer reading program I would have them read Three books over the summer but in the end they would have to read at least a total of 900 pages. Also they would have to write a book report on there favorite book they read that summer. They would have to keep a log too. To keep track of there reading and progress. That would be my Ideal summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create a summer reading program I would have the students have a list of good books that the other kids liked and what you liked. So you want take to long to find a book or a good book. they would have to read 4 or more books that is the students level over the summer and logging into the summer log. That would be mine summer reading program!!
ReplyDeleteIf I could create a summer reading program, it would be that you have to read 1,000 minutes. At the end of the summer though, you will recommend books on a blog and why you like them. The goal would be to try to make others try your book out. At the end of the summer whoever has the most people reading the book he or she recommended, will win a prize.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create a summer reading program, it would be gathering every month and tell us about the past book you read of the current book you are reading. I would want them to tell us a summary of the book, because it might inspire others there to read that book. If he or she has given a great summary at the end of every get-together I would give the one piece of candy of their choice.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create a summer reading program, it would be not to do 1,000 minutes because it makes students read to just get their summer reading done. I think you could pick whatever book you want to read but you still had to read at least 4 books on the student's level because some people read
ReplyDeleteslower than other people and some read faster than others. I think Ms. Sikes should keep the blog and keep putting some more book trailers so if a student didn't have a book to read they could just look on the blog. That would be my summer reading program.
If I had a summer reading program you wouldn't have to read a certain amount of time or a certain book. Instead you would have to pick a book to read and make a trailer for it. That way you would get to read a good book and also do a fun project. Also since you would get to pick a book you could find one that you liked and not be forced to read something you don't want to read. However, if you were having trouble picking out a book their would be a list of recommended books.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a summer reading program I would make it 30 minutes a week. To make people enjoy I would let them choose what to read. I would also have them talk about their favorite book that they read over the summer to make sure they actually paid attention to the books they read. I would choose that as my summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteIf I could design my own summer reading program I would create a list of books for each grade level. Each grade would have a certain amount of books that they have to read. Each person would get to choose what books they wanted to read out of their choices. Then when we got back to school everyone would have to choose their favorite book they read, and create a project about that book. That is what I would choose to do for my summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteIf I could design my own summer reading program I would have each child from each grade level write their favorite book that they read from the school year on a google doc. Then I would send that list to the grade level that wrote that list and they would have to read at least 1 book from that list, any other books they like over the summer, and 1,000 minutes. When the summer is over I would have each child make a google slide about there favorite book they read over the summer.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create my own summer reading program, I would not have to read 1,000 minutes. Because then I would read against the clock, and not actually read and enjoy the book. It would be easiest and most smart if their was a list that I would just have to pick 2 to 4 books to read that summer. On that list would be books that our classmates recommended throughout the year. But at the end of the summer those books would have to add up to 900 pages or more. I think this is a great idea because I would read to enjoy the book, and not read to finish 1,000 minutes.
ReplyDeleteI would love to design my own summer reading program, but it might be a challenging task. First, I would make sure that every single student understood that reading is not an assignment, but rather an opportunity. Next, I would let everyone bring in five books of their choice that they planned to read over the summer. I would make sure the books were just right or a little bit above their level for a challenge. It would have to be 75 pages or longer, so you would have time to really sink into the book. Then, I would make the students read 1,000 minutes or more, including the books that they would read. The top ten students that read the most would get a treat, to encourage their reading. Last, I would let them choose one of their favorite books that they read over the summer, and make a poster about what they learned, and summarize it. That would be my ideal summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create my own summer reading program, it would be very different from what we do at Oak Hill. I would first ask my students to brainstorm their favorite genre of book. Then, they would pick their favorite author in that genre. If I were doing this as a personal assignment, I would choose J.K Rowling and her fantasy novels about Harry Potter. Next, my students would have to write a story based on their favorite genre. They would use the author they choose as a guide. Throughout the course of the summer, they must read 5 different books in the genre that they choose.This will also help them write their story. I would like to do this as my summer reading program because, it not only helps me with my reading but with my writing as well. I would really enjoy doing this as my summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteIf I were to create a summer reading program, my instructions would be to have my students read at least five good books over the summer and log on a reading log. Also, after they finished reading each book they will write a summary of the book including their favorite parts, their least favorite parts, and what they think the moral of the story was. When the students return to school the next year they will choose their favorite and most well written summary to bring to school and read it to the class. I think that it would be a good way to show the teacher and the other kids in the class all of the work the individual student has done over the summer. It is also a good way to recommend good books to other students. When the other students read the summary and read what were the best parts of the books were and which parts they did not like as much, it will help them know if that book is the right book for them. I think that if I was in that class I would really enjoy doing that summer reading program because I like having a challenge and I also like looking at my writing and deciding which is the best written one. I think that the students in the class will enjoy the assignment because you have the whole summer to wright the five summaries and you have all summer to revise them as much as you want. I think that this would be a great summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteIf I could make my own summer reading program, I would create a system where students could earn extra credit by writing summaries and comments. The guidelines would be different for every genre you read. For every regular book you read, you would write a paragraph about that book. For every novel you read, you write about what you would do if you were the main character in that book. Also, for every graphic novel you read, you would make a comic strip of what you think would happen if there was a sequel. Under all of these, there would be a likes and dislikes section. That would be my summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteMy Ideal summer reading program would be To Read one Book just one and they do some activities based off there book. For example say I read a Civil War book I would perhaps make a video of Soldiers in that book, or I would right a Sequel to the book. My idea is based around creativity and how far your imagination can take you.
ReplyDeleteIf I could design my own summer reading program, I would let the students pick out three books of there choice. They would have to try to read those three books by the end of summer. After they finished one of their three books they would have to write a one page essay about the book and do that with all three books.
ReplyDeleteIf I could design my own summer reading program, I would give the students a list of book recommendations based on their skill. They would have to read at least five of the recommendations, and write a friendly letter to a friend on what the book is about and why they should read it. I would also give the students instructions to visit the public library or book store and buy or rent a book. I would do this because then they could choose a book themselves which could help understand what type of books they like and dislike.
ReplyDeleteIf I could design my own summer reading expectations I would want them to read daily because I have found that many kids either get all their summer homework done at the beginning of the summer and then do not work for the rest of the summer. Other kids cram all their homework in last minute. To prevent this I would have my standards 30 minutes a day or 4 hours a week, which might help because I understand that many children are traveling (which i totally support) and have long days with very little excess time.
ReplyDeleteIf I could design my own summer reading expectations, kids would not have to read 1,000 minutes. They would have to read a minimum of 4 normal chapter books. This way, they wouldn't feel pressured to read a certain number of minutes and could just read to enjoy their books. I think that would make reading more fun for kids when it comes to summer homework.
ReplyDeleteBrowning, I really like your summer reading plan because sometimes I feel like reading 1,000 minutes can feel overwhelming. However, if I can enjoy what i'm reading without a limit it would be a little more fun! Also, I like how you said the "minimum" of books should be 4. I think that is a great idea because you really don't have a "maximum" of how many books to read. You get to read how ever many you want! I agree with you that it will be more fun for kids because they wouldn't think of it as boring summer work. They would think of it as fun and not pressuring because they don't have a specific amount of how many minutes to read.
DeleteIf I made a summer reading program, it would be fit to the reader. Some kids would rather do math or science instead of reading and other kids would do the oppisite. I would let the reader choose between 1-2 hours of reading a week. They could choose whatever books they wanted, as long as they are appropiete. They would have to log the minutes, title, writer, and parental signiture. At the end of summer, they would choose their favorite book, and write a book report. At least 3-4 pages long, and all correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling would be required. At the biginning of the school year, I would grade all reports, and make nothing is plagiarized. They would then get a grade out of 25%. That is what my summer reading program would be like.
ReplyDeleteMy ideal summer program would be giving the students a list of fifty on grade level books. Then when they finished reading a book they would have to write a 4-6 sentenced paragraph on the book. The reason I would have them write the paragraph is so I would know they read and have them do this 3 times.
ReplyDeleteif I could design my own summer reading program, I would read a minimum of 4 books with at least 100 pages each, and write a detailed book about each one. Then I would post my book report to a group blog, like the one we have this year. The book report would help me comprehend the books I read and share them with friends.
ReplyDeleteIf I could design a summer reading program I would give students choices on what books they wanted to read and read them at lest 30 minutes a week. I would then have the students do a book report about their favorite book they read. I would also have them do some writing assignments. I would not give them a grade on this I would only see what kind of reader they are.
ReplyDeleteMy summer reading would be a Challenge. Each kid would have to read as much as they can. but theres a twist. Whoever reads the 1000-2000 minutes wins an amazing prize. 1000 would get 2 home work passes, 1500 would get 3 and 2000 would get 10. I think It would be a way to give everyone the chance to win something and feel good about it. At the same time They would get 1000+ minutes of reading in. If the whole grade can get 1000 than during lunch one day our grade gets a pizza party and during the party shares their favorite part of their favorite book they read.
ReplyDeleteIf I could design my own summer reading program, I would assign my students to read 1,000 minutes of what ever they wanted. If they came back to school with 1,000 minutes completed they would get a 100% in English and Reading to start the year. I like the idea of 1,000 minutes because you could read what ever you wanted and it is a manageable amount of minutes to read. I feel like this would motivate kids to do their summer reading. Instead of a chore, it would be an incentive! Who wouldn't want to start the school year off with a 100 in English and Reading?
ReplyDeleteIf I could design a summer reading program I would make it a choice to my students. I would let them have the freedom to choose a good fit book for them to read over the summer. I would also let them know that they would have to read 10 to 20 minutes a day so they would have a good amount of time to really settle in to a good book, and thats what I would do if I had my own summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteIf I could design my own summer reading program, I would make them read 3 chapter books of any choice, then write 3 paragraphs about, where the setting, who were the main characters, and what the plot was. Whoever wrote the best one would get the books they read a suggested for the next year book readers.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create a summer reading program, I would have everyone reading at least an hour a week. That would help you read throughout the summer, not just in one week. You would need to read at least 3 books. It is very important to read frequently because if you don’t, you will not be improving your reading. At the end of your summer, you need to tell someone what your favorite book was about and what happened. That would be my summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create create my own summer reading program, right before school would be out, I would have all the students bring their top 3-5 favorite standard level chapter books to school, write the book’s title and author on a piece of paper with their names on it so I would know who brought what book and how many they brought. I would ask them to re-read those books during summer vacation and while they are reading the book, (and after the book is finished) they really need think about what sort of message the author is trying to give you through the book. For example, is the message trying to teach you something, or is it just a fun and entertaining story that encourages you to enjoy yourself while you still can? Over the summer, the students would need to write a paragraph or two explaining what they thought the author’s message was. It would need to have text evidence and it would also have to be a thoughtful paragraph and not just a couple sentences slapped down on a piece of paper. The students would be expected to write their paragraph(s) on Google Docs and share it with me over the summer with their names on it. This is where those pieces of paper would come in handy. I would know who was already finished with their paragraphs and who still had a little more to go.
ReplyDeletePersonally, this summer reading program would help me be able to comprehend the book much better than just reading the book. I would think this would help other people in comprehension too. This is what I would do if I could create my own summer reading program.
If i could design my own summer reading program it would look a lot like this.
ReplyDeleteone. pick any 4 books of your shoes and read them over the course of the summer.
two. Right two paragraphs for each one summarizing the book.
three.enjoy them all!!!
If I could design my own summer reading program, I would assign my students to read at least 80 minutes a week. I choose this amount because 60 minutes sounds like not enough reading, but 100 would personally overwhelm me. I love the idea that the students can pick whatever book they would like to, and not be limited to one genre. I choose also choose this reading program because students are not just reading in big chunks 3 times a month, but read to where they do not forget any literacy skills, and possibly become more of an advanced reader. Students would have to log their reading and get a signature from a parent or guardian. When the students return from the long summer, I would test their memory on all of the books they have read. Students will choose to create a presentation about the book, (which will include a summary, Text to self connection, etc.) or write an essay on your thoughts on the book and explained how you would have concluded it. Students will recommend their books to their classmates and will be taken for a small grade. I think that this summer reading program will not only give the teacher a concept of what the student likes, but will also let the students have options and not be limited. If I could design my own summer reading program, I would make it fair for all.
ReplyDeleteIf I could design an ideal reading program, it would be to read four or five books that are interesting for me. For ex: biographies and action books. I would challenge myself to read 400 minutes of reading a month and try to be a little over 1,000 minutes at the end of reading. It would be awesome if it rained thirty minutes a day so I would be inside to force me inside to have to read.
ReplyDeleteIf I could design my own summer reading program, I would have my students read 15 minutes a day. It is not a lot of time but I understand that it is summer and kids should be outside playing almost all day. I would let them choose their own books as long as they are the right level. Also, the student would have to write how long they read for, how many pages they read, the date, title and author, genre, and parent signature. If I made a summer reading program, it would look like that.
ReplyDeleteI had my own reading program then I would give a list of books you had to read that summer, and for each book you have to write a summary. I would do this so that way you know what books you have to read, because this summer i have struggled on what books to read. I would want people to write a summary to make sure that you really understood it and didn't just rush through.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create my own summer reading program I would make a list of books I had been wanting to read. I would get my friends together and make a list of the books. We would decide when we would read them and how long we would have to read it. After we had read the book we would talk about it, and we could all create a poster about the book and share it with each other. We would also get ready to read the next book. I think this would be very fun and many people would like it. That is what I would do if I could create a summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to make a summer reading program I would read 1 book 1 half of the summer. And 1 book the other half of the summer. The first book would be due by the start of the second half of summer. Therefore I don't get confused between the two. Then I would have a something on the computer that asks questions about the two books. One quiz would be due by the start of the second half of summer. The other due the day school starts. That is how my summer reading program would be setup.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create a summer reading program this is how I would do it. I would challenge kids to read as many books as they could for a grand prize of a puppy. so whoever read the most books would get the puppy. I think that would motivate kids to learn and read more books. For everyone that tried hard and were motivated they would come in early one morning and get a book of there choice. I think that would be very fun and motivating to read more books.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create a summer reading program I would create several book club options for students. Each book club would include different themes. If you like sports you would read four books about sports. After each book you and your club members would come together to discuss the book. Everyone could find a theme that fits their interest. Some clubs could even read an entire series like Harry Potter or the Hunger Games.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create my one summer reading program I would do it like this. You would have to read two books over the summer. Each student would get to choose whatever book they want as long as it was over 150 pages long. At the end of the summer you would have to right one paragraph about each book. You would right about what you liked about the book and what you didn't like about it. That is how my summer reading program would be set up.
ReplyDeleteIf I were to create my own summer reading program, You would get a list of 4 books and it wouldn't matter how long you read as long as you finished Them. Then Kids wouldn't get stressed out about how much longer they have to read. When you Finnish all 4 books you write about your favorite book and why you liked it. You would also explain 1 lessons that you learned in the book.
ReplyDeleteIf I were to create my own summer reading program, I would challenge every kid to read a book their level, of every genre. That way, when they get back in school, they will be familiar with each genre. I think this would be a good challenge, because then they would not have to worry about how many minutes they would have to read. After they have read a book, they will write down what book they read, and check off what genre they have read on their checklist. When they get back to school, they will get a prize of a doughnut. This is how I would plan my own summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteI really like your idea of a summer reading program because if a kid reads a book from every genre that is their level, they would improve and also know more about what kind of literature would be in each genre. I would think that I would enjoy doing that because maybe I would find a genre like mystery or fantasy that I liked much more than I thought I would. I also like the idea that you don’t have to keep with your reading time because I just like to be absorbed in my book and not have to care about how long I’ve been reading. That is why I really like your summer reading program idea.
DeleteIf I were to create my own summer reading program, you would be assigned 3 books to read over the course of summer break. I would do this because I feel like when you are assigned books instead of minutes it's easier to track how long you have read. Whenever you finish, you are required to write a report on all three to show that you actually read them. I feel like this is the best way to do summer reading.
ReplyDeleteIf I had the chance to make the summer reading program, I would ask the students to read three books. The first one about new beginnings, the second, about one of your favorite things, and the last, about starting new schools or new school years. When you got back to school you would write a book report on your favorite book you read and a summary on the others. Also, I would assign about five-hundred minutes of reading as well. This is what I would do because that makes time for writing! In my opinion this would be a fun and efficient way to get our summer reading in.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create my own summer reading program, I would try to make the students want to read. I would do this by having a voting contest that the students that just graduated choose and nominate five books that the rising students would read over the summer. The rising students would have to read at least three of the books. I feel this is a way to give the student an option of what they want to read. However, it sets a guideline to help the student with making decisions. Personally I have a hard time choosing books because there are so many options and you are going to be reading the book for a while so I want to choose the right one. I feel this would work for many students who have trouble choosing books.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create my own summer reading program, I would make my my students read three books of three different genres. The book would also have to be over 300 pages. I think this would challenge the readers to expand their comfort zone. It would also make them not as nervous about forgetting to write stuff down every time they wrote. This would help them be prepared when the school year comes.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create my own summer reading program, it would be a checklist. The checklist would have many different squares on it like go to a public library, read a newspaper article, or listen to a e-book. But there could also be one like read a book and then watch the movie and compare the two. Or read a book that doesn't have a sequel and write one. This would be my ideal summer reading program.
ReplyDeleteIf I could make my own summer reading program. I would ask my students to read a certain amount of books and after right a report on a school blog.The amount of books that a students reads is based on there age, but mainly 3 books. The books would also have to be a good fit for each reader. This was my summer reading program idea.
ReplyDeleteI would tell my students to read 750 minutes and make them do a resonable amount of blog post. After school is out I will send them 5 books to read one of each generas and they will pick three they would like to read and then post one vlog about the book.
ReplyDeleteIf I could make my own summer reading program I world make my students read 5 books and have a google doc that is a book report. Everyone would write a report on 3 of their books that they read.
ReplyDeleteIf I could create my own summer reading program it would be that you had to read 15 minutes everyday. There would also be sertain books that you had to read. If you read all of the required books and it was not enough you would be able to choose your own books.
ReplyDeleteI would make my students read at least 3 books over the summer. I think it would be easier to keep track of how much you have read instead of to the minute.
ReplyDeleteIf I could make a summer reading program I would have choices of books and students would have to pick 3 to read. After they read all the books they did a project on all of them.
ReplyDeleteI would make a program were the students would have to read 5 books of there choice at there reading level. Each book would require to write a summary about them. Then they would bring the summary at the begging of the school year.
ReplyDeleteIf I was to create a summer reading program, I would select certain books for each student that I think would be a challenging, but a good fit. For example, if someone is a really strong reader, but his classmate isn’t as strong of a reader, then I would give the stronger reader a more challenging book than the other reader. I would do this so that no one has too hard of a book or too easy. I would assign three or four just right books to each student. I think this would be a great idea for how schools should do their summer reading.
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