2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
The activities listed below are intended to be fun and encourage children to interact with the
book(s) they are reading during. The activities are intended to promote reading during Literacy
Week (January 25-29, 2010) and may be used by the library media specialist, classroom
teacher, or parent.
TIPS FOR PARENTS
HELP YOUR CHILD READ 3
CÓMO AYUDAR A SU HIJO A SER UN BUEN LECTOR 4
BOOKMARKS 5
COLLAGE/SCRAPBOOK 6
MOVIE POSTER 7
MY READING LOG 8
READING REFLECTION JOURNAL 9
READING CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT 10
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5. Creating Bookmarks
Create bookmarks based on the characters of the books that you read. Illustrate
the bookmarks by drawing pictures based on the events in the story. You may
also cut pictures from magazines. Make sure to include quotes (words) from the
books too! When you finish, print this sheet on thick paper or card stock.
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6. Collage/Scrapbook
Using the space below, create a collage or scrapbook for one of the books that you
read. You can use drawings or pictures from magazines to represent the following
ideas: characters, settings, and plot (action). You may also pretend that you are the
main character and create character collage describing your favorite foods, hobbies,
family and friends, favorite movies or songs, favorite books, and goals. Be sure to
include a picture or drawing of what you think the character looks like.
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7. Movie Poster
Pretend one of the books you read has been made into a movie. On the space below,
create an attractive and exciting movie poster for your book. Include the title of the
book or movie, the name of the characters, and a brief 1-2 sentence summary of the
book.
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8. My Reading Log
Name ______________________________________
Week of _____________________________________
Parent Signature ______________________________
Complete the Reading Log by writing down the title, author, and the type of book you read. Please write
down E for eBook, G for Graphic Novel, P for regular print book, and A for audio book.
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9. Reading Reflection Journal
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10. Insert School Name
Certificate of Excellence
is hereby granted to
Insert Student Name
for outstanding performance in reading during
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 25-29, 2010
Awarded on _____________
Presenter’s name and title
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