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Using Reading Challenges to Engage and Stretch Student Readers [Ep. 54]

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Think independent reading has to disappear with a canned curriculum? Not so fast. In this episode, I’m sharing how flexible, low-pressure reading challenges can help you keep independent reading alive—even when you're tied to a scripted program. You’ll get ideas for tying challenges to curriculum themes, recognizing effort without rewards, and giving students meaningful roles that promote ownership. Whether you already use independent reading or want a manageable way to bring it back, this episode will help you re-engage mid to high-level readers and make reading feel relevant again.

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Join me this summer at these free PD events: Annotated ELA, MSELA, and Joyful Reading. Click the link below for more details!

Summer PD Your Way!

Website: https://middleschoolcafe.com/
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondaryela
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/middleschoolcafe
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https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolcafe/
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Think independent reading has to disappear with a canned curriculum? Not so fast. In this episode, I’m sharing how flexible, low-pressure reading challenges can help you keep independent reading alive—even when you're tied to a scripted program. You’ll get ideas for tying challenges to curriculum themes, recognizing effort without rewards, and giving students meaningful roles that promote ownership. Whether you already use independent reading or want a manageable way to bring it back, this episode will help you re-engage mid to high-level readers and make reading feel relevant again.

Read more in the Show Notes

Mentioned in this episode:

Join me this summer at these free PD events: Annotated ELA, MSELA, and Joyful Reading. Click the link below for more details!

Summer PD Your Way!

Website: https://middleschoolcafe.com/
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondaryela
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/middleschoolcafe
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolcafe/
TPT Shop:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Middle-School-Cafe

  continue reading

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