Reflect on a year of reading growth and celebrate with an extended, joyful reading session.
You made it through a whole year of building real reading power: word parts, main ideas, text structures, inference, theme, fluency, and test strategies. This final week is about celebrating how far you have come, not learning something brand new.
A reading marathon just means picking books you love and reading for extended, joyful stretches of time, maybe with cozy blankets, a special snack, or a comfy reading nook. The goal is simple: remember why reading is worth doing all year long.
Mastery looks like: They reflect specifically on their growth as a reader this year and engage joyfully in sustained independent reading.
Common stumbles: Rushing through reflection with vague answers like "I got better" instead of naming a specific skill or moment; treating the marathon as a chore instead of a celebration.