The Important Thing About Reading
Unit of 2 Lessons
Grade Levels:
3
4
5
Subjects:
Arts Education
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Keywords:
Issue Area:
Literacy
Focus Question
What can we do to address the issues around literacy and education in our community?
Photo Credit: Kabongo Kids Reading by Carissa Rogers is licensed under CC by 2.0
Unit Overview
Learners talk about the importance of reading and plan a book drive to help others in the community gain access to books.
Service Experience
Learners plan and hold a book drive. As an extension, students may deliver books and hold a mentoring activity to read the donated books.
Lessons in This Unit
Unit:
The Important Thing About Reading
Lesson 1 of 2
Grades:
3
4
5
In this lesson, we explore the value of reading and discuss why it is good for the community when everyone has access to books.
Unit:
The Important Thing About Reading
Lesson 2 of 2
Grades:
3
4
5
Learners plan and carry out a book drive to benefit children in their community who may not have access to many books at home.