Why use Reading Bingo Cards in the library? Let's face it: many middle school students are reluctant to read across a variety of genres. This set of 6 library book bingo cards is a gamefied library reading challenge. It encourages students to try new books, authors, formats, and genres.

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FAST FACTS ABOUT THESE READING BINGO CARDS:

• Recommended for: Grades 5-8 libraries and ELA classrooms
• Formats: PowerPoint, PDF, and Google Slides
• Editable: YES, everything is editable
• You will also need: printer paper or cardstock (white or rainbow colors)

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET:

• 2 sets of 6 Library Reading Bingo cards
• 1 color set - use for demonstration lessons or display on a monitor
• 1 black and white set - print on colored paper or cardstock
• 3 editable formats: PPT, Google Slides, and PDF
• detailed instructions with ideas for prizes when students complete a row or a card.

THE PREFILLED READING BINGO SQUARES:

• 16 squares per card
• 96 different categories across the six cards
• includes a wide variety of authors, genres, and book formats for Grades 5-8
• 100% editable

HOW DOES LIBRARY READING BINGO WORK?

• Start with the red Library Reading Bingo card. When a student finishes the red card, they "level up" to the next card (orange).

• To complete a card, students select books from any one row (4 books). They can also read from the four corners. This means they have read four books.

• Each Library Reading Bingo card has 11 possible book row options, allowing every card to be differentiated to suit different reading preferences/abilities.

• Students can complete more than one row on the same card if they choose. I like to just require one row or the four corners because I like the students to have many options to choose from.

• Students get a small prize and/or recognition for completing a row or four corners on their card. I have listed some inexpensive and free ideas for prizes in the Reading Bingo card directions.

WHAT OTHER LIBRARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE LIBRARY READING BINGO CARDS:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kathy L. said: "I had been looking for a fun and creative way for students to set reading goals. These are FABULOUS and fun!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kathryn M. said, "I needed a way to get away from taking AR or RC tests only. This is exactly what I was looking for."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer M. said, "So great for encouraging students to branch out in their reading choices!"

MORE READING PROMOTION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARIES

• What's Your Genre Personality Quiz (Grades 6+)
• Mystery Genre Game (Grades 5-8)
• I Have, Who Has Genre Game (Grades 4-7)

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These Reading Bingo Cards were last updated on February 24, 2024.

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