READ 180 Paperbacks Book Pass

Get your students excited and let them get a sneak-peak at the Level 1 Paperbacks by arranging a “Book Pass.” It’s easy, simply follow the steps below:

1. Place a Level 1 Paperback on each seat. Separate students into small groups.



2. Have each group select a timekeeper—someone who is good at multitasking and has a watch (preferably with a second hand). The timekeeper will keep track of time while still participating in the activity.



3. Hand out copies of the Reading Log to each student in a group. (The Reading Log is on page 191 of the Teacher Implementation Guide.)



4. To start the activity, have students pick up the book from their seats and preview it by looking at the front cover and reading the back cover. Then have them begin reading the first page.



5. After two or three minutes, when the timekeeper says “Stop,” have them write the title of their book on the first line of the Reading Log. Then have them list the pages they have read and write a few comments about the book.



6. When the timekeeper calls “Book Pass,” have them pass their book to the person on their right. Then repeat the whole process again: Preview the book, read for two or three minutes, then stop and write comments.



7. Students should be able to sample each book that is passed around in their group. If there are four to five people in a group, each pass should be three minutes; if there are seven to eight people, each pass should be two minutes. If there are fewer than four people, place two books at each student’s seat.