I shared this before, but I have a new video to add! 

I work in a 7-8 middle school and did something a little different last year.  I had the students fill out a digital scrapbook as a summer reading challenge. I loved the way it came out! 

My district featured our summer reading in this video that just went out. It shows me talking a little about it and part of our celebration that we had for students who worked on it. It was nice to be recognized. 
You can start around 8 minutes 10 seconds to see my part. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9oBPek2IJU&feature=youtu.be 

I'll modify it for 2021 and mix up some of the challenges but I'm hoping this summer even more will participate - maybe even more staff! 

If you'd like your own copy, here's the blank slideshow we asked students to fill in and then submit in the fall.  

-Lisa
 
Lisa Polack  MEd, MLS
School Librarian, Ellington Middle School
6th Grade, Distance Learning ELA Teacher
Secretary, Nutmeg Book Award





On Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 10:01 AM Jodie D'Alexander <jdalexander@region16ct.org> wrote:
Good Morning CASL friends,

Yes, believe it or not my school is starting discussions on Summer Reading for 2021.  In the past we have had a required reading for each grade and then students must read 1 additional book for independent reading.  We've provided students with a number of titles to choose from for the independent component and then they participate in Independent Reading Book Talks when they return in September.  

I am looking for other ideas from you all on what you do (specifically HS level)? 

Any and all suggestions / ideas/ book lists / genres / titles are appreciated.

Thank you and have a great week, 

--
Mrs. Jodie D’Alexander
Library Media Specialist
National Honor Society  co-Advisor

Woodland Regional High School
135 Back Rimmon Road
Beacon Falls, CT  06403
(203) 881-5551  ext. 7241

"The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library." - Albert Einstein

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