Summer Learning at NNPS
Summer Reading Choice Board, Middle School
Fun Summer Reading Choice Board
For Students in Grades 6-8!
Choice Board Options
Column 1: Genre Island Adventures
- Graphic Novel Series: Read a whole graphic novel series
- Dystopian Desert: Read a dystopian story set in an extreme climate
- Middle School Real Life: A story about a realistic middle school problem
- Thriller with a Twist: A book with a major plot twist you didn't expect
- Epic Fantasy on a Boat: Read a fantasy set on the ocean
Column 2: Media Wave Surfing
- Audiobook Outside: Listen to a full audiobook while outdoors
- Podcast Pick: Listen to a book podcast and read one mentioned book
- Free Choice Fun: Read anything for 30 minutes straight
- Verse Novel: Read a complete verse novel
- Short Story Collection: Read 5 different short stories or essays
Column 3: Wild Summer Challenges
- Award Winning Book: Read a Pura Belpré, Stonewall, or other award winner
- Don't Judge a Book by Its Movie: Read a book after seeing the movie adaptation
- Re-read a Favorite: Re-read a book you loved last year
- Library Recommendation: Read a book recommended by a public library librarian
- New Book: Read a book published in the last year
Column 4: Creation Station
- Fan Fiction Chapter: Write a new chapter for your favorite book
- Create a Game: Design a board game based on your book
- Draw a Character: Draw what you think the main character looks like
- Write a Script: Turn your favorite scene into a short play script
- Read a Book set in Your Town: A book set in your actual town or state
Column 5: Global Passport
- Book Set on Another Continent: Read a book set in Africa or Australia
- Historical Mystery: A mystery set in a different time period
- Book with a Diverse Protagonist: Read a book with a main character from a different background than you
- Book Merch: Design a t-shirt or coffee mug inspired by your book
- Book set on a Tropical Island: Read a book set on an island
Activity Response Options
Choose a quick way to show you completed a square: 6-Word Story, Book Playlist, Character Interview Video, or One-Pager Sketch.
