[CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] Reading Culture / Independent Reading Plan

[Past President]

I echo Lisa! Love this idea. I am contemplating a Silent Book Club at the
HS I am at. Just once a week in the morning before school actually starts,
but something to start increasing the reading that happens.

I'd love to hear others' thoughts/ideas.

Jenny

On Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 2:59 PM Lisa Turgeon via CASL-L <casl-l at mylist.net>
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> I love this!  Thanks for sharing a great idea!
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> Lisa Turgeon
> Library Media Specialist
> McGee Middle School
> 860-828-0323 <(860)%20828-0323>
> lturgeon at berlinschools.org
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> "Today a reader, tomorrow a leader." - Margaret Fuller
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> On Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM Whiting, Jacquelyn via CASL-L <
> casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> Any and all ideas and feedback are appreciated!
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jackie
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>> Jacquelyn Whiting (she/her/hers)
>> Teacher-Librarian
>> Whisconier Middle School
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