Happy (almost) summertime, Secondary ELA Folks!
I'm sharing two opportunities for personal and professional enrichment this summer: 1) a 30-day writing challenge, and 2) a summer reading challenge.
30-Day Summer Writing Challenge
Unlike January's writing challenge, this summer 30-day challenge is much more choose-your-own adventure, and we are joined by secondary ELA educators in Arizona, Kentucky, Montana, and Oklahoma! All 30 writing invitations are provided up front in the calendar (see attached), which lets you choose when and how you'd like to complete the 30 days of writing. Want to write 30 days in a row? Great! Want to take your time throughout the summer break? Also great! Want to pick and choose from the invitations that resonate with you? Also an option! This challenge is an opportunity to flex your writing skills and habit - or continue what you've already developed.
Summer Reading Book Bingo Card
Are you wanting to spend some of summer break reading for pleasure, but you are in need of suggestions or want to break out of a reading rut? Then, feel free to use the Summer Reading Book Bingo Card (also attached) to expand and support your pleasure reading. Unfortunately, no bingo prizes (or personal pan pizzas) are guaranteed to arrive on your doorstep, if you participate.
Both opportunities are optional. Enjoy!
Naomi
Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616