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Homework can often be a daunting task for students, especially when it comes to reading

assignments. Many students find reading to be a boring and tedious activity, which can make
completing reading homework a real struggle. However, reading is an essential skill that can greatly
benefit students in their academic and personal lives. That's why it's important to make reading
homework more enjoyable and engaging for students.

If you're a student struggling with reading homework or a parent looking for ways to make reading
more fun for your child, you've come to the right place. We have compiled a list of fun reading
homework ideas that will make reading a more enjoyable and rewarding experience.

1. Create a Reading Challenge


One way to make reading homework more fun is to turn it into a challenge. Set a goal for yourself or
your child to read a certain number of books within a specific time frame. You can even create a
reward system for completing the challenge, such as a special outing or a treat. This will not only
make reading more enjoyable, but it will also help improve reading skills and foster a love for reading.

2. Make it a Family Activity


Reading doesn't have to be a solitary activity. Get the whole family involved by choosing a book to
read together and discussing it afterwards. This will not only make reading more fun, but it will also
help improve comprehension and critical thinking skills.

3. Use Technology
In today's digital age, there are many ways to make reading more interactive and fun. There are
various reading apps and websites that offer interactive stories, games, and quizzes that can make
reading more engaging for students. You can also use audiobooks to make reading more accessible
and enjoyable for students who struggle with reading.

4. Incorporate Art
For visual learners, incorporating art into reading homework can make it more enjoyable and
meaningful. Encourage students to create illustrations, book covers, or even comic strips based on the
book they are reading. This will not only make reading more fun, but it will also help improve
comprehension and creativity.

5. Act it Out
Another way to make reading homework more fun is to turn it into a play. Have students act out
scenes from the book or even write their own scripts based on the story. This will not only make
reading more enjoyable, but it will also help improve comprehension and public speaking skills.

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help kids practice reading fluently, which means that reading sounds smooth, not choppy. Popplet
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as they comprehend fiction and non-fiction texts against their understanding of the world, their
personal insights, and opinions and finally compare those texts to others. Underneath each picture,
write what you think they might be doing at that point in their life, and explain why they may be
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my problems. Good fluency leads to good comprehension, an easier transition to the next reading
level and confidence. See how much detail you can include, and be sure to discuss your map with
another reader so you can compare and add more if necessary. Your diary entry should be around a
page long and contain information you learned from the book when the character was in that specific
place and time. It is usually but not always written in the present tense. Whilst you may have a
wealth of books in your school library, developing fresh and engaging ways to study literature can
often be challenging. Finally, would their wishes have changed anything about the story. Whether it
be reading homework, math centers, or morning work, I didn’t like wasting time; my time, or my
students’ time. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Five to
twenty minutes per session, max! (And for goodness sakes, move around!). Show them as a baby,
middle-aged and an older person. I will encourage parents to send me authentic pictures of their
child reading, then print them and hang them on our bulletin board in the hallway. Use your status
updates to explore what your character does for a job, leisure time, places they might go on vacation
and the like. If you are ready to put this problem behind you click the button below and fill out the
form. I never wanted to passively assign my students to complete some work, collect a worksheet,
and give a grade. Be sure to look at some comics or graphic novels for inspiration and insights. As a
group, you need to develop a concept map of all the exciting things that happen in your city and then
present it to the class. Questions are text-dependent and vary in complexity as the days go on and
students are more familiar with the text. Post-reading activities like this are accessible for all age
groups to adapt their skill level and text style. NO PREP REQUIRED! Works with all text and
media types. Some may be father and son, husband and wife or even arch enemies.
You can find ALL of my reading-related posted HERE. Text to self is an excellent opportunity for
students to become introspective about the content they read and compare it to their own life
experiences. You can choose something entirely suitable such as a security guard job for Superman or
a more oddball approach, such as a pastry chef. Editing and support for this article have been
provided by the literacyideas team. Remember, thought is drawn as a cloud, and a spoken statement
is drawn as a bubble. Books allow students an opportunity to be informed, entertained or escape as
they comprehend fiction and non-fiction texts against their understanding of the world, their
personal insights, and opinions and finally compare those texts to others. This will help you get to
the bottom of a learning difficulty and provide you with a solution. Be sure to look at some comics
or graphic novels for inspiration and insights. I never wanted to passively assign my students to
complete some work, collect a worksheet, and give a grade. Explain how it may have changed the
story’s outcome in either a minor or significant way. For example, if you drew Harry Potter as a
baby, he might cast spells on his mum to feed him lots of yummy food. This activity is appealing to
teenagers more so than juniors. Although I never wanted to admit it, I knew that a completed reading
log at the end of each week didn’t mean any REAL reading actually took place. Post-reading
activities like this are accessible for all age groups to adapt their skill level and text style. If you want
to learn more about characters, read our complete guide here. If you want to learn more about
characters, read our complete guide here. Also, I love the fact that this assignment can give the
teacher a quick peek into what each student still needs help with. Questions are text-dependent and
vary in complexity as the days go on and students are more familiar with the text. Each day the
student chooses a box and answers the comprehension question. Our customer service team will
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kindergarten and primary grades, Reading Recovery and special education. It is probably best done
in the form of a written recount. Show them as a baby, middle-aged and an older person. Popplet
Mind Mapping Task Popplet is a mind mapping tool that allows you to connect ideas together using
images, text and drawings. All good maps should contain the following BOLTS elements. I will
encourage parents to send me authentic pictures of their child reading, then print them and hang
them on our bulletin board in the hallway. What’s the Status? READING TASK Create a Facebook
page for your character with some status updates about what they have been up to. Your diary entry
should be around a page long and contain information you learned from the book when the character
was in that specific place and time. From a text, you have recently read, create a family tree or
network diagram that explains the relationship the characters have with each other. If you are ready
to put this problem behind you click the button below and fill out the form.
We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. One
way that I hold students accountable for reading at home is to talk about what we are reading. If you
are ready to put this problem behind you click the button below and fill out the form. These cookies
will be stored in your browser only with your consent. We also do book recommendations, bring in
books from home to do book picnics, and I am starting a LOOK WHO GOT CAUGHT READING.
If you are writing a user guide for an animal or creature, focus on keeping it alive and healthy as well
as information that explains how to keep it happy and under control if necessary. Sell your character
by explaining all the great attributes they possess. As a group, you need to develop a concept map of
all the exciting things that happen in your city and then present it to the class. Show them as a baby,
middle-aged and an older person. Sometimes your smallest action can have a significant impact on
others. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized
ads. Editing and support for this article have been provided by the literacyideas team. Be sure to
draw a picture of the artifact and if necessary, label it. If they find one of our weekly vocab words
(past or present), they may read the sentence or passage aloud to the class. I never wanted to
passively assign my students to complete some work, collect a worksheet, and give a grade. This
activity is appealing to teenagers more so than juniors. This reading activity answers that question
confidently. Have a go at drawing a map of one of the places from the text you have just read.
Lighthearted fun, praise for a great time together and some laughter is a positive outcome. Whether
it be reading homework, math centers, or morning work, I didn’t like wasting time; my time, or my
students’ time. In addition, I always liked to know that real learning was taking place. I wanted
something that I could give my students that would NOT be overwhelming and would reinforce the
reading skills I wanted them to practice. Our customer service team will review your report and will
be in touch. ?4.00 (no rating) 0 reviews BUY NOW Save for later ?4.00 (no rating) 0 reviews BUY
NOW Save for later Last updated 12 March 2019 Share this Share through email Share through
twitter Share through linkedin Share through facebook Share through pinterest Rexinstead's Shop
3.33 3 reviews Not the right resource. Questions are text-dependent and vary in complexity as the
days go on and students are more familiar with the text. Underneath each picture, write what you
think they might be doing at that point in their life, and explain why they may be doing so. In
addition, I always liked to know that real learning was taking place. If a student is struggling with
“Main Idea”, you are going to know it without having to formally assess. Dear Diary, READING
TASK Place yourself in the shoes of one of the characters you have just read about and write a diary
entry of a critical moment from the story. An experienced reader can bring characters to life with
exaggerated voices, sound effects and expression. I have created these reading logs and reading
challenges that make keeping track of at-home reading fun, not tedious.

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