Share the Benefits of Reading!

Did you know that children who read for a least 20 minutes every day are exposed to approximately two million words a year?

Or that reading for an extra six minutes a day can substantially increase a child’s reading performance?

There’s no doubt about it… there are so many reasons for our students to read!

This writing template has been designed to help students recognize and share the wonderful benefits that reading provides. The prompt is simple but powerful:

I read because..

The template includes a writing prompt on one side of the book cover, and a fun scene for students to color in on the other.

After your students have created their unique templates, cut them out and display them around the library or classroom.

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This resource makes a great addition to your Read Across America activities! Check out some other options below.

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Would You Rather? Read Across America Game

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