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Reading Challenge #8

Final Challenge!! Participants posted a picture of their summer reading list to the Week #8 Reading Challenge post located in the Reading & Compassion Challenge Facebook Group. 

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Reading Challenge #7

There are several different ways that an author reveals information about a character in a text. An author reveals information about a character through:  physical traits  actions  thoughts  dialogue and interactions with other characters  Below are some steps for this week’s challenge.  STEP 1: CHOOSE two characters that you would like to compare and contrast.   STEP 2: TALK ABOUT IT using the questions below:   What are the similarities and differences between their _______? (physical traits, actions, etc.)  How are these ______ alike […]

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Reading Challenge #6

Research has shown that fluent oral reading learned through performance reading leads not only to engagement in and enjoyment of reading for students but to reading comprehension. Learn more at Reading Rockets.   Below are some steps for this challenge.  STEP 1: READ. Select a book. Choose one with characters that have strong personalities and clear roles in the story. Click here for a list of suggested books. STEP 2: ASK? Talk a little bit about what happens in the […]

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Reading Challenge #5

The theme of a story is the message that you can apply to your own life. Often a book has multiple themes interwoven in the story. To find the theme of a book, movie, music, follow the steps below.  STEP 1: Create a t-chart. On the left side, make a list of recurring topics. For example, in Finding Nemo, common topics in the story include love, trust, family, security, danger, obedience.  STEP 2: Fill out the chart. On the right side of the chart, add supporting […]

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Literacy Challenge #4

Welcome to the fourth week of the Families In Schools Reading Challenge. For ten weeks, we are challenging children and young adults, ages 18 and under, to read a Million++ Words. Below are some step-by-step instructions to submit your fourth challenge.  Step 1: Ask. Consider the setting of the book you or your student is currently reading.  Where does it take place?  Is it in a room?   A city?   A garden?   A ship?   A neighborhood?  What does your character see around the location?   People?  Houses?  Clothing?  […]

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Literacy Challenge #3

Click here para en español Due to COVID-19, many families are distance learning and do not have access to their local libraries or physical books. This week we would like you to explore different sites that offer free books. Below are some step-by-step instructions to submit your third challenge.  Step #1:  Research where to find free books. The books can be physical books, e-books, audiobooks, video books, etc.  To get you started, we have a list of free resources here.  Step […]

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Reto de Lectura 3

Debido al COVID-19, muchas familias están aprendiendo a distancia y no tienen acceso a sus bibliotecas locales o libros físicos. Esta semana nos gustaría que exploren diferentes sitios que ofrecen libros gratis. A continuación, hay algunas instrucciones paso-a-paso para enviar su tercer desafío.   Paso #1: Investigue dónde encontrar libros gratis. Los libros pueden ser libros físicos, libros electrónicos, audiolibros, libros de video, etc.  Para comenzar, tenemos una lista de recursos gratuitos aquí. Paso #2: Deje que su hijo elija el libro que quiere leer, sin importar el nivel de grado o la cantidad de páginas.  Paso #3: Prueba diferentes formatos. Por ejemplo, escuche una parte de un audiolibro o video y lea el libro electrónico o la copia física. ¿Cuáles son las diferencias?  […]

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Literacy Challenge #2

Click here para en español Welcome to the second week of the 2020 Families In Schools Reading Challenge. For 10 weeks we are challenging children and young adults, ages 18 and under, to read a MILLION ++ Words. Below are some step-by-step instructions to submit your second challenge. Step #1: Join a book club or create one and tell us about it.   For a list of virtual book clubs please click here   To start your own digital book club, check out Scholastic’s Step-By-Step Guide  Step #2: Take […]

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Reto de Lectura #1

Bienvenidos a la primera semana del reto de lectura de Families In Schools.  Por 10 semanas estaremos retando a niños y jóvenes, menores de 18 años, a leer millones de palabras. A continuación, hay algunas instrucciones de paso-a-paso para enviar su primer reto. Paso #1: Descargue el ejemplo de objetivos de millones de palabras haciendo clic aquí. Paso #2: Haga un plan buscando el nivel de grado de su hijo y: Hablen sobre o escoja […]

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Literacy Challenge #1

Click here para en español Welcome to the first week of the 2020 Families In Schools Reading Challenge. For 10 weeks we are challenging children and young adults, ages 18 and under, to read a MILLION ++ Words. Below are some step-by-step instructions to submit your first challenge. Step #1: Download the sample Million Word Goals by clicking here. Step #2: Make a plan by looking for your child’s grade level, and: Discuss or pick which books you/they are […]

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