Summer Reading
As we all know, reading is its own reward. But if you're looking for ways to get some prizes for reading this summer, read on.
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
With the program at Barnes and Noble, you can receive a free book for reading just eight books this summer. Details and book recommendations in the link above.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library Summer Reading Program
This program runs from June 15 through August 15. Kids create an account and log their time spent reading. After 10 and 20 hours, they receive a prize. They can also use their reading minutes to pay down library fines.
So the next question is, what should I read? There are recommendations on both of the sites above, but you may also consider looking at bestseller lists such as the New York Times, Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Students have been encouraged to read other readers' reviews of books to determine if the book is one they would like.
What about digital books? There are several ways to access digital books from your computer or tablet.
Follett Books is the collection of e-books owned by Cornelius Elementary School. Directions on how to access them are included in the link.
Tumblebooks can be accessed through the PLCMC website.
Project Gutenberg is a 99-cent app that provides access to all books in the public domain, the classics. This is recommended for students with higher reading levels.
NC Wise Owl also has 10,000 ebooks for students to access (both fiction and nonfiction). Click on "Elementary School Zone" then "eBook Collection." If you're prompted for a password, it's: wiseowl.
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
With the program at Barnes and Noble, you can receive a free book for reading just eight books this summer. Details and book recommendations in the link above.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library Summer Reading Program
This program runs from June 15 through August 15. Kids create an account and log their time spent reading. After 10 and 20 hours, they receive a prize. They can also use their reading minutes to pay down library fines.
So the next question is, what should I read? There are recommendations on both of the sites above, but you may also consider looking at bestseller lists such as the New York Times, Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Students have been encouraged to read other readers' reviews of books to determine if the book is one they would like.
What about digital books? There are several ways to access digital books from your computer or tablet.
Follett Books is the collection of e-books owned by Cornelius Elementary School. Directions on how to access them are included in the link.
Tumblebooks can be accessed through the PLCMC website.
Project Gutenberg is a 99-cent app that provides access to all books in the public domain, the classics. This is recommended for students with higher reading levels.
NC Wise Owl also has 10,000 ebooks for students to access (both fiction and nonfiction). Click on "Elementary School Zone" then "eBook Collection." If you're prompted for a password, it's: wiseowl.