[CASL-L] Reading Culture / Independent Reading Plan

[Whiting, Jacquelyn]

Hi, all!

This is my second year at my school, and I am focusing on building a
reading culture. We do not have SSR or any similar dedicated time during
the day. Some literacy teachers have students check out independent reading
books, others do not.

I have decided to launch a new program; each grade level's extended
learning time on Wednesdays in the library will be for H.A.L.F. Time. Half
way through the week, half way through the day, and lasting half an hour,
we will *H*ave *A* *L*ittle *F*un reading in the library. Bring a book or
check out one of ours to enjoy. No games, no socializing, just page
turning. Everyone at WMS is welcome.

I am wondering if anyone else has a similar program and can share
wisdom and suggestions borne out of your experiences. I have attached the
flier that is hanging around the school, posted on our library
announcements, and was emailed to all students and staff.

I was thinking of making a thermometer style sign to measure how many books
we read. Or making a bulletin board of a field or court and we add pages to
it to show when we have read so many books that the pages cover the playing
surface.

Any and all ideas and feedback are appreciated!

Thanks,

Jackie

-- 
Jacquelyn Whiting (she/her/hers)
Teacher-Librarian
Whisconier Middle School
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