Read any book that addresses the theme of
IDENTITY & ABILITY
IDENTITY & ABILITY
That basically means ANY genre of fiction or biography, because all stories about people explore identity. When you come back to school in the fall, you will write a paragraph in class about how your book addressed the theme of “Who Am I? What Can I Do?”
Can I read a fantasy book?
Yes, you can read ANY genre of fiction or biography as long as it's about people. Even personified animals count as people in this case. Can I read a book that has a movie?
Yes, as long as you actually read the book. It's interesting to compare the book and the movie. The AR quiz about the book will ask questions that are not in the movie, so be prepared. Can I read a book I read last year?
No, you should read something totally new to you. It's great to reread books you love, but to get credit in class you need to try something new to you. |
Why do I have to read anyway?
Middle school is a time when most people are trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be. One way to try out another person’s life is through reading. We learn to have empathy and compassion for others by understanding their experiences and their challenges. We also see ourselves reflected in what we read, which can give us ideas for how to solve our own problems or show us we are not alone. Think of books as being a window into someone else’s life and a mirror into your own. Maybe you want to find a book about someone who is very much like you or maybe you want to try to understand someone very different from you. Either way you will understand yourself and the world you live in a little better after each book you read. |