There is still the need at both the middle and secondary level to host reading motivation programs. They will probably look completely different than the ones you see at the elementary level . Promoting reading for students is still a priority for any librarian at the school and public level.
One of the best ways for middle school promotions is the Battle of the Books. Students can choose groups to work with. After reading the required books students are tested / quizzed about details from the books. This can be done in several rounds in a Jeopardy style program or can also be done on a monthly basis with written questions. Scores are posted . A final round provides winners.
This also provides the opportunity for teams to compete with other school winners . This really highlights reading as a collaborative and competitive "sport."
Another reading motivation challenge is a promotion by YA author Kay Cassidy:"The Great Scavenger Hunt" Every month she chooses a lucky winner to get a Barnes and Noble card . If the student wins then their library also wins a bundle of books .
There is a list of books and the trivia challenge questions on the her site: www.kaycassidy.com/hunt
One of the best ways for middle school promotions is the Battle of the Books. Students can choose groups to work with. After reading the required books students are tested / quizzed about details from the books. This can be done in several rounds in a Jeopardy style program or can also be done on a monthly basis with written questions. Scores are posted . A final round provides winners.
This also provides the opportunity for teams to compete with other school winners . This really highlights reading as a collaborative and competitive "sport."
Another reading motivation challenge is a promotion by YA author Kay Cassidy:"The Great Scavenger Hunt" Every month she chooses a lucky winner to get a Barnes and Noble card . If the student wins then their library also wins a bundle of books .
There is a list of books and the trivia challenge questions on the her site: www.kaycassidy.com/hunt
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