Motivate Readers with Reading Challenges
Independent reading doesn’t have to disappear just because you’re working from a required curriculum.
This challenge chart gives students meaningful, low-stakes ways to engage with choice reading books —no reading logs, no over-the-top assignments.
Whether you use it monthly, as a menu of options, or to guide occasional reflection, this tool makes it easier to keep choice reading part of your classroom culture.
Perfect for:
✔️ Adding purpose to independent reading time
✔️ Supporting class library routines and book talks
✔️ Quiet reading blocks—even just 10 minutes a week
✔️ Encouraging reflection and student-led conversations