We had a Reading Marathon last Wednesday! I found this idea in the fall on a website and have no idea from who...if it was you, please let me know so I can give you credit!
What is a Reading Marathon? It was 110 minutes of reading and writing and the kids loved it!!!
The day started with the children getting a piece of large paper and folding into 6 squares. They took out the book that they were reading independently. I set my timer to keep everyone on task. Every ten minutes the children would alternate between working on a square or reading. I even participated in the reading! The kids asked to do this everyday...I told them once a month! I think I might try a different genre. This could be tweaked to do a project. ex. Animals
Round 1- Make a new cover for your book, including title and author. (10 minutes)
Round 2- Read for 10 minutes
Round 3- Choose your favorite character draw and label. Write three important details about the character.
Round 4- Read for 10 minutes
Round 5- Write a quick summary of your book. (We used the somebody, wanted, but, so, then organizer)
Round 6- Read for 10 minutes
Round 7- Draw a visualization from the book.
Round 8- Read for 10 minutes
Round 9- Write 3 questions about your book. (we used "I wonder" statements too)
Round 10- Read for 10 minutes
Round 11- Write a connection or the theme or both.
Looks like fun! I may have to borrow the idea! We have a short week in mid April with conferences, and this just might be the perfect thing. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLearning in Bliss
Love this idea! I may have to try it out in my classroom. :) Thanks for sharing.
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Fabulous 4th Grade Froggies
Your kids will love it...they were so engaged!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great activity! It is so wonderful to see kids ENJOYING reading. Kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteKim
Finding JOY in 6th Grade
WOW! This is awesome. I just did a read-in yesterday with my kiddos and this would've been a great addition to what they did.
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My Life as a Fifth Grade Teacher
This is an awesome idea. So excited to use it in my class. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS! It's a short week and we are finishing up our nonfiction unit in reading workshop. This will be perfect, adjusted to nonfiction of course. I like the little breaks to show what they are learning about their reading!
ReplyDeleteAdventures of a Third Grade Teacher
I love the reading marathon. Will definitely borrow this idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI tried this right before spring break and the kids absolutely loved it! This is something I will do again. Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteLove this.....going to give it a go!!
ReplyDeleteLove this.....going to give it a go!!
ReplyDeleteI tried it last Friday with nonfiction. My students stayed on task...with only 3 days left until summer. THANKS a million for sharing. Going to fiction next week.
ReplyDeleteI tried it last Friday with nonfiction. My students stayed on task...with only 3 days left until summer. THANKS a million for sharing. Going to fiction next week.
ReplyDeleteThis is AWESOME! Will definitely borrow this idea and try it in my class :D - Erlin (Singapore)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've been looking for a new book report/activity!
ReplyDeleteI just saw your reading marathon blog post. You wondered where the idea came from, and it came from me! I have included this strategy in several newsletters and freebies. I just thought you might want to know. I like what you've done with it!
ReplyDeleteLaura Candler
Teaching Resources Website
Laura,
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I love this. Can't wait to use it with my 4th graders next year!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try this with my fifth and sixth graders.
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