Reading Challenge Homework
Your main homework this year is to read at least 60 minutes per week. This could be 20 mins, 3 times a week or one big session.
At least once every half term, you are expected to complete a reading challenge of your choice about a book that you are reading outside of class.
Your teacher will ask you to bring in evidence of your completed challenge to share with the rest of the class on a specific date.
Write an imaginary interview with one of the main characters or the author of your book.
Set up a reading blog to share your thoughts and feelings about what you’re reading.
Fill an A4 piece of paper with a drawing of one character’s eye and what they can see (reflected in their eye).
Dramatic Monologue:
Write a dramatic monologue for one of the main characters. You could perform this in class.
Film Pitch:
Write a pitch as the author, persuading a Hollywood studio to turn your book into a film.
New Book Cover:
Design a new book cover with your own tagline and blurb.
Write a letter to the author giving your response to the book and asking any questions you may have. You might get a reply!
Script:
Turn a section of your book into a short play script or script for a TV show.
Collage:
Create a collage about your book using both images and words.
Song:
Write a song about your book. You could perform this in class.
Poetry Challenge:
Write a poem inspired by characters or events in the book.
Flow Diagram:
Draw a flow diagram of the plot.
Sculpture:
Create a sculpture in response to your book.
News Report:
Write a news report about a key event in your book.
Portrait Painting:
Paint a portrait of a main character.
Comic Strip:
Draw a comic strip for part of the book.
Speech:
Write a persuasive speech convincing your class to read your chosen book.