Episode Details

Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

In this episode, you can use ANY book you're currently reading! Grab your book, press play, and think along as we practice “picking a purpose,” or choosing something specific to think about while you read.

You’ll explore nine different reading purposes and choose one to guide your thinking. You might track a character, notice changes, make connections, hunt for unfamiliar words, think about a theme, ask questions, or uncover something new. The goal is simple: read with a purpose and notice how it changes your thinking!

This episode is perfect for:

• independent reading
• classroom use
• listening in the car
• homework time

Just pause the episode when you need more reading or thinking time, and get ready to share your ideas!

If this episode seemed like a good fit, check out our novel studies where we explore popular chapter books together!

Looking for a fun way to keep practicing? Check out the FREE Pick Your Purpose Bingo, which works with any text and gives readers lots of different ways to focus their thinking while they read.

Looking for MORE? Check out our FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY to download sample companion packs and other resources, or stop by our shop for complete novel companion packs and more Choose Your Own Check-In bingo boards!

Thanks for checking in! Keep reading and keep thinking...because books are better together!