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Monthly Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
A Sweet Mess (other topics)Across the Winding River (other topics)
Midnight Sun (other topics)
Thick as Thieves (other topics)
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (other topics)
One Point Tasks
1.1 AT PEMBERLEY
Read a book whose Author's LAST initial is in the word DARCY.
BONUS POINT: Read a book whose Author's FIRST initial is in the word BINGLEY
(MUST be read after the original task is done).
1.2 BOOK LOVER'S DAY (Aug 9)
Read a book simply because you LOVE the cover. (Show Cover).
1.3 DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
Read a book that reminds you of staying "COOL".
(for example: someone swimming, or a cold drink on the cover, the word winter in the title, or maybe a beach scene, etc.....). Tell us why its COOL to you.
1.4 AUGUST: 8th MONTH OF THE YEAR
Choose one of the following tasks.
BONUS POINT: you can choose a second task
a. Read a book published in AUGUST (any year).
b. Read a book with a 8 in its page count (e.g. 308, 278, 480, etc.....)
c. Read a book published in a year with a 8.
(e.g. 2008, 1968, 2018, etc....)
STATE YEAR
1.5 THE POWER OF ONE WORD
August's Word is CITY
Read a book with the word CITY in the title -OR- the word in the text. List page # & give sentence that the word is in.
1.6 READING THROUGH THE ALPHABET: TITLES
Read a book that starts with the Letter B (exclude A, An, or The).
BONUS POINT: you can read a second book.
1.7 (Linda C's Task) BIRTHSTONE
August's birthstone is Peridot, a green gemstone.
Read a book with a GREEN cover or that has a gemstone on the cover (show cover).
Two Point Tasks
2.1 WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Read 2 books
Wheel of Fortune is a time-set task. You have a week to choose & display your books before the wheel is spun and is closed.
Go to WHEEL OF FORTUNE TASK for further instructions.
2.2 AUGUST HOLIDAYS
Read 2 books
1. NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY (Aug 7)
Read a book whose Author's FIRST & LAST name initals are in the word LIGHTHOUSE.
2. NATIONAL RADIO DAY (Aug 20)
Read a book that has the following letters R-A-D-I-O in its title.
2.3 (Bethany's task) I'VE GOT A FEW EXTRA LETTERS
Read 2 books
Look at whatever list you use to choose your next book (Want to Read list, etc....) Find whichever letter letter the alphabet has the most books you want to read.
Read two books that start with that letter.
2.4 (Linda C's task) FOODS OF AUGUST
Read 2 books
Lots of Fruits and Vegetables come into season in August
1. Fruit favorites are Blueberries and Peaches.
Read book with a BLUE or YELLOW cover or that has either of these fruits on the cover (show cover).
2. Vegetable favorites are Corn and Tomatoes.
Read a book with a RED cover or has one of these vegetables on the cover (show cover).
Three Point Task
3.1 (Bethany's task) REMOTE LEARNING
Read 3 books
My school district has opted for Plan C -- remote learning for the present. In honor of that decision, Read Three Books:
1. Plan C - read a book that starts with C
2. Read a book where the main character/s/is/are isolated in some way (physically, socially, emotionally). Explain how
3. Read a book where technology is a main feature.
Five Point Task
5.1 A BOX (120) CRAYOLA CRAYONS
Read 5 Books
Spell-out one of the ALL-CAPPED crayons below
Antique BRASS
DENIM
PIGGY pink
OLIVE green
MANGO tango
Mango TANGO
• use 1st letter of title (exclude A, An, or The)
• or use Author's initials - first/last name
Don't forget your dates & page counts
For Example:
Spell-out: BRASS
Brown, Sandra - Thick as Thieves
R - The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart
Across the Winding River by Aimie K. Runyan
Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun
S - A Sweet Mess by Jayci Lee