Free reading is important. It can give students the opportunity to read what they like. This means they will read more and thus, become better readers. So, why don't we use it with our instruction?
We totally should! One of the hardest parts of allowing students to select their reading materials for main course work is that it's difficult for teachers to read every story that a student may choose. But, what if you could?
Our reading journals allow students to read any book they love and still get a solid common core aligned guided practice. Students can read a chapter of their favorite book, read the guided task along with examples and explanations on each entry page, and then spend time enjoying the material they are analyzing. Our prompts include questions like:
And also include engaging creative prompts like:
Change the perspective. Who is talking in your book? Rewrite the main events you've read so far in the story as if it were told from the viewpoint of someone new.
Even better, our journals allow kids to draw, doodle, and enjoy their books too!
"Free Read" Activity Lesson Freebie
Grades 1-3 Free Read Journal- 100 pages
My Tabletop Journals help foster a love of reading and writing in all kids. Book 1 is perfect for kids ages 6-9, who have a basic understanding of reading and writing, and are ready to jump into their first chapter books! My Tabletop Journals can be paired with ANY book, which allows your child to read what they enjoy while learning critical thinking and creative writing skills. Our beginner-friendly prompts and creative drawing pages make reading an adventure your child will love!
Grades 2-5 Free Read Journal- 100 pages
Tabletop Journals are the perfect journal to get your child excited about reading and writing. This journal is made for kids ages 7-11. These journals come with comprehension questions that can be used with ANY book, and with writing prompts to help ignite their imagination and love of writing. These journals help kids learn how to think about what they have read, ultimately increasing their comprehension and reading skills, and are also a great way to help your kids learn to love reading. These fun, interesting, and interactive prompts make reading and writing an adventure!
Grade 3-6 Free Read Journal- 100 pages
My Tabletop Journals help foster a love of reading and writing in all kids. Book 3 is perfect for kids ages 8 to 12. Whether they are book lovers or learning how to love to read, this is the book for your child.
My Tabletop Journals can be paired with ANY book, which allows your child to read what they enjoy while learning critical thinking and creative writing skills. Our mid-level prompts and creative drawing pages make reading an adventure your child will love while preparing them for those years in middle school English class!
Grades 6-9 Free Read Journal- 100 Pages
My Reading Journey is book 4 of the My Tabletop Journals series designed for kids ages 11-14. These journals are for the adventurous reader. Pre-teens and Teenagers alike can pair this journal with any book of their choosing. It allows them to put their own thoughts and reflections on the page with suggested writing and drawing prompts along the way. Avid readers will enjoy putting their creative minds at work while struggling readers will find a love of reading for the first time with our easy-to-use reading prompts!