Why Read?​

For a reason, of course! 

When I first began homeschooling, I used booklists from curriculum providers and didn't really venture outside of those lists. Over the past couple of years, I have found freedom in exploring books for my kids to read! I realized that many of the book lists I used did include newer books and some of those more recently written books have since become my favorites! 

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As I have created book lists for my own kids, I began sharing them. You can see links to different grade-level lists below. Each year I create a visual book list so my kids can choose books I have pre-chosen for them. They don't have to stick to these lists, but it gives them plenty of options that they know I think they will enjoy. We use the library a lot, so these visual lists help me plan as they choose books since we don't own all of them!

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I do assign books to be read now that my kids are older, and some books become read-alouds. Currently {summer 2020}, my daughter is entering 6th grade and my son is entering 9th grade {my oldest son is graduated}. My daughter loves to read but prefers fantasy so her assigned books tend to be more historical and realistic fiction. My son dislikes reading entirely so I try to be very careful with the books I assign so that they are books he will enjoy.

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Read for a Reason was created as a way for me to share everything book-related! You'll find free printables and many book-related resources!

Our favorite reading curriculum!

See our grade-level book lists:

• 2nd Grade

• 3rd Grade

• 4th Grade

• 5th Grade {son}

• 5th Grade {daughter}

• 6th Grade {son}

• 6th Grade {daughter}

• 7th Grade

• 8th Grade

• 9th Grade

FREE READING PRINTABLES

Create your own reading notebook with our free printables! Notebook cover, reading record,

book summary, characters, vocabulary, favorite quotes, book genres, and more!

If you aren't familiar with Lexile levels, read this article!

Curious to know if a specific book is appropriate for your family/child? I recommend looking books up on Common Sense Media!

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Do you have a book request? Fill out my Google Form here and

I just might be able to make printables for your book request!

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