The Important Thing About Reading
What can we do to address the issues around literacy and education in our community?
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This unit is designed to guide students in learning about the importance of reading, and to help them to plan a book drive to help others gain access to books.
The purpose of this lesson is for students to develop awareness of why reading is important for everyone. Students will learn that some students do not have access to books in the same way they do and will decide how they can take action to ensure others have access to books.
The purpose of this lesson is for students to plan and carry out a book drive to benefit children in their community who may not have access to many books at home.
The purpose of this lesson is for students to share their feelings about a book while they create a book cover. The books will then be donated to a school or organization where students’ covers will be shared with the recipients of the book.
The purpose of this lesson is for students to deliver the books to the recipients and spend some time reading with their partners. Students return to class to reflect on their experiences and celebrate the impact of the service project.