Scholastic Book Fairs SUMMER READING ACTIVITY GUIDE Ideas and Tools to help STOP the Summer Slide! Take a Reading Adventure DOG MAN TM/ Dav Pilkey.
When kids get to choose and read books they love, reading doesn t feel like practice it feels like fun! As you and your students gear up for summer break, make sure they have plenty of books they will enjoy reading, and incorporate some of these fun and creative activities into your Summer Reading Book Fair. Cultivated from real schools, these ideas can easily be integrated into your Fair and extend through the summer. This Summer Reading Activity Guide is divided into three parts: Activities to do during your spring Book Fair Activities for summer break Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge tips and best practices Let s get started! Summer Reading Plan Activities During the Book Fair Activities for Summer Break Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge 1
Incorporate Activities During Your Book Fair to Jump Start Summer Reading Start the summer off right! During your Book Fair, help students find four or more books they will be excited to read over the summer break. Plan activities that will help them expand their reading repertoire and stay motivated! Summer Slide: Sign it. Stop it. Read Four or S more Books Campfire Download the marshmallow template reproducible at scholastic.ca/ bookfairs/summerreading.php Create a bulletin board or display in your Book Fair using construction paper to look like a campfire. Make a large banner using a roll of paper. Write Stop the summer slide in large, bold letters. As kids purchase books at the Book Fair, give them a paper marshmallow to write their name and book title on. Paste their marshmallows onto the display. Hang the banner indoors in a primary hallway or the media center. Explain to students that the summer Read Four or S more Books Marshmallow slide is the loss of reading skills that can occur in the summer months. Invite students to sign the banner as a pledge to read four or more books over the summer. 2017 Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved 13524 S17 190348 Permission to reproduce this item is granted by Scholastic Book Fairs. For the Kids! ScholasticBookFairsCanada @ScholasticBookFairs.Canada ART NOT FINAL 2019 Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved. Art 2014 Raina Telgemeier. Kids! Take a photo of the 4 books you are excited to read over the summer and post it on social media* for a chance to win a book pack! Be sure to use the hashtags #showyourfour and #summerreading, and tag us at @scholasticbookfairs.canada (Instagram) @ScholasticBookFairsCanada (Facebook) @scholasticcda (Twitter). *If you re under 13, ask a parent/guardian for permission to post a picture on social media, or to post one on your behalf. 2
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Summer Reading Campfire Log Name Keep Track With Summer Reading Campfire Logs Download the Summer Reading Campfire Log colouring page at scholastic.ca/ bookfairs/summerreading.php Distribute a colouring page to each student before their summer break. Permission to reproduce this item is granted by Scholastic Book Fairs. 2017 Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved 13524 S17 190349 Instruct students to colour in a campfire log for every book they read, writing the book title in the space provided. Celebrate Your Bookworms With One Giant Summer Reading Bookworm! Cut out 5-inch circles from brightly colored paper. Distribute to students during your Book Fair at checkout. Instruct them to write their names and the titles of the books they read over the summer. When they return to school, tape them on a wall in a high-traffic area, creating a really long bookworm! 4
Nothing generates more enthusiasm for literacy than going beyond a good cover and talking about the great story that lies between the pages. Go to scholastic.ca/bookfairs/booktalk.php for more information on our Booktalk [in-a-box] program. 1 Top 10 Tips for Coaching the Perfect Booktalk Because you're an educator, we know you want your students to shine. We also know that reading, writing, and public speaking can be difficult for some students. Here are some tips to help students create booktalks they ll deliver with pride: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Be a booktalk model. Demonstrate the right attitude toward booktalks by performing them yourself, often and with enthusiasm. Let them see how much you enjoy sharing books with them in this special way! Let students booktalk books they really love. A genuine recommendation comes from genuine enthusiasm for a book. Although you can certainly guide your students in making their selections, be sure that their choices are, ultimately, their own. Give them time to work on their writing during class. For some students, writing the booktalk can be the scariest part of the process. If time permits, let them do some of the writing in class, where you are available to offer guidance and support. Encourage small-group rehearsals. Speaking in front of large audiences can be difficult for even your most outgoing students. Have them practice in front of just a few other students, or one-on-one, until they feel comfortable enough to share with the whole class. Promote strong listening skills. Performing to a disinterested audience is a challenge. Remind students to be courteous still, silent, and focused while others booktalk. Don t forget the applause! Ask prompting questions. Sometimes, even well-rehearsed students freeze up. If a 10 student is struggling to recall his or her booktalk, jump in and ask questions like, What are some similar books to this? or What drew you to pick up and read this book? Allow notes when needed. Although an ideal booktalk is so well rehearsed the speaker does not need written prompts, it s okay to permit students to read from notes if they need them. Quick notes and bullet points on index cards can be helpful for students to recall character names, dates, and other details they don t want to forget. Create a positive booktalking environment in the room. Post on your door a sign that reads, Booktalks in Progress. Ask the school office to hold any notes or passes. Avoid interruptions. Give positive feedback. Even if a student forgets her cliffhanger, mispronounces the author s name, or never looks up from her notes, let her know you appreciate her effort and emphasize at least one thing she did well. When possible, do not grade booktalks. Booktalks are best when given as a true, joyful reaction to a book. When students know they are being graded, they may perform booktalks which are technically flawless but also passionless. Let their personalities shine; try using booktalks as a tool only to foster a love of reading. Permission to reproduce this item is granted by Scholastic Book Fairs. 2015 Scholastic Inc. 12514 161502 What I Read on My Summer Vacation When students return to school, encourage them to write a short booktalk based on a title they read over summer break. Find Book Talk tips online at scholastic.ca/bookfairs/tipsandscripts. php OR download the Top 10 Tips reproducible at scholastic.ca/ bookfairs/summerreading.php 5
DID YOU KNOW? HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE SUMMER SLIDE? ONLY 31% OF PARENTS HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE SUMMER SLIDE PARENTS SAY TEACHERS & SCHOOLS ARE THE #1 SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON THE SUMMER SLIDE Summer slide is the loss of skills during the time when students are not in school Kids & Family Reading Report : Canadian Edition. #KFRR scholastic.ca/readingreport 2017 Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved. Illustrations by Mariana Martins KIDS & FAMILY READING TM REPORT CANADIAN EDITION For more information about the Kids and Family Reading Report and the importance of Summer Reading go to www.scholastic.ca/readingreport 1. In the car on the way to vacation 2. By a pool 3. Under a picnic table 4. In a hammock 5. On the beach 6. On a porch 7. In a tree 8. Inside a clubhouse 9. At a library 10. Hanging out at your parent s office 11. At a friend s house 12. Visiting relatives Read Books Here, Read Books There, Read Books Everywhere! Download the Top 25 Places To Read at scholastic.ca/bookfairs/summerreading.php Encourage students to read somewhere different than their normal book nook with this list. 2019 What s on Your Summer Reading List? 1. Download the Summer Reading List at www.scholastic.ca/bookfairs/ summerreading. The list includes recommended books students may find at the Book Fair * or the library. 2. Share the list with Book Fair volunteers so they can help shoppers during the Fair. 3. Share the list with students at their Student Previews, and post copies around the Fair when parents are shopping. * Titles vary by Book Fair. All items at your Book Fair are available while supplies last. 6
Tips and Best Practices for a Successful Summer Reading Program! Start early! Spring can be busy with testing and other school activities, so start recruiting a volunteer team as soon as possible. Invite faculty, parents and older siblings to be part of the team. Ask them to help plan and advertise summer reading activities, including the Book Fair. Go to scholastic. ca/bookfairs/guides.php to download the Student Crew Guide for tips and ideas on how to run a successful Student Crew. Step 3 : Advertise Send home a personal letter from the Principal, or the provided Book Fair invitation to parents, outlining the importance of summer reading. Download at scholastic.ca/bookfairs/ summerreading.php Promote summer reading and your Book Fair s key dates on your school s website, your newsletter and on your marquee. word out. We can help! Download Summer Reading social media assets at scholastic.ca/ summerreading.php. Follow us at: @scholasticbookfairs.canada (Instagram) @ScholasticBookFairsCanada (Facebook) @scholasticcda (Twitter). Step 2: Get Your Whole School Community Excited About Summer Reading Hold a summer reading pep rally to start generating enthusiasm! Post your Reading Matters! poster to show everyone the importance of reading every day. Hang up the posters and arrows found in your Planning Kit to let everyone know the Book Fair is here. Use the goal chart provided in your Planning Kit and share your success with the entire school community. Encourage students to make a list of favourite authors and subjects. It will help them figure out what kind of books they want to read over the summer. We provide reading lists online! Ask students to sign a pledge indicating their summer reading goals and commitment. Recruit a faculty member (your Principal!) to perform a fun stunt or grant a special privilege if your school meets its goal. Use Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to get the Step 4: Help Stop the Summer Slide Download and print off a copy of the Summer Reading Challenge and hand out to each student that comes to the Book Fair. Create a Classroom Wishlist display and make SUMMER Book Wishes come true! CHALLENGE them to read at least four types of books over the summer Don t forget about the new Show Your Four! sweepstakes for a chance to win a book pack. #showyourfour Encourage students to keep track of the number of minutes they read over the summer. For more details about the Summer Reading Challenge go to scholastic.ca/bookfairs/ summerreading.php 2017 Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved. 13780 S17 Printed in the U.S.A. BF#370804 JC#664774 Step 1: Recruit a Summer Reading Volunteer Team