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Why Middle and High School Teachers Care about the Science of Reading and Transitional Literacy
While most early literacy development occurs in elementary school, teachers in middle and high schools continue shaping students' reading abilities,...
In this activity, each student will create a "dating profile" for a book. By highlighting key characteristics of the book, students will craft profiles that showcase why their book is a great pick. This activity acts as a fun alternative to a traditional reading log.
Instructions:
- Have students choose a free-reading book they're currently reading or have recently finished.
- Fill out the dating profile template, including either a drawing or printed image of the book cover as the "profile picture," the name of the book, the book's "age" (publish date), and who makes a perfect "partner" (reader) for the book.
- Once students complete their profiles, display them on a bulletin board or around your classroom.
- Allow time for students to walk around and view each others' profiles. Hopefully they find a new favorite book!
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