Summer Reading Challenge 2025

The Summer Reading Challenge 2025 is a comprehensive enrichment activity by KVS RO Ernakulam Region designed to foster a love for reading and enhance literacy skills among students. This program will be jointly conducted by language teachers and the school librarian.

Aims and Objectives of the Summer Reading Challenge:

Promote Reading Culture: Encourage students to develop a habit of reading for leisure and knowledge, beyond the classroom setting.

Enhance Literacy Skills: Strengthen students' reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills through exposure to a variety of texts.

Encourage Independent Learning: Empower students to select their own reading material from a curated list or based on personal interest.

Foster Critical Thinking: Encourage students to reflect on their reading experiences and develop the ability to analyze and critique books.

Create a Sense of Community: Facilitate a shared learning experience through discussions, online interactions, and collaboration between students, teachers, and librarians.

Categories

The challenge will be organised in three categories.

Junior - Class 3 to 5 (Shareyour Reading Experiences here)

Sub-Junior - Class 6 to 8  (Shareyour Reading Experiences here)

Senior - Class 9 to XII (Shareyour Reading Experiences here)

Your posts will be visible only after moderation by the Librarian.

Suggested Reading List:

• A list of suggested books for each category is available on the KVS RO Ernakulam e-Resources Website (https://kvsekmeresources.in/readinglist.php)

• Students are encouraged to read 3-5 books during the summer vacation, either from the suggested list or based on personal preference.

How to Participate?
The students may select 3-5 books of their reading level to participate in the challenge. Each student participating in the challenge need to maintain a Reading Diary

Reading Diary:

• Students will maintain a Reading Diary where they will document their reading activities, provide reviews of the books they have read, and note any other relevant thoughts.
• Students should be encouraged to read newspapers daily, especially the front and sports pages. They will take notes in their Reading Diary, reflecting on current events and news.
• The reading diary must be submitted to your English language teacher upon school reopening for evaluation.

Posting on Padlet:

• Students will share their reading experiences on a dedicated Padlet created and maintained by the librarian. The post should include:

o Title and author of the book.

o Name, class, and division of the student.

o A brief summary of the book and their reading experience

Evaluation of Reading Diaries

A team of teachers will review and select the best reading diaries from each student category based on the following:

 Originality of thoughts and content.

 Insightful commentary on the themes, characters, and lessons of the books read.

 Language use and clarity of expression.

 Consistency in recording reading activities throughout the vacation.

 Proper upkeep of the reading diary, including regular entries and reflections.

 Overall presentation of the book reviews.

 Active participation in posting reading experiences on Padlet

Reading Selfies and Reels

Students are encouraged to share their reading selfies and reels on books, authors and reading. The reel must be submitted as portrait-mode MP4 video, with a maximum duration of 90 seconds. You can make the reels in any language.

The mail id to send your reels and selfies will be shared in the Class Groups shortly.

Rewards

Winners will be selected in each category. Certificates and prizes are awaiting the winners. 

There will prizes for Best Book Reviews, well maintained Reading Diary, Best Reading Experiences shared on Padlet, Prizes for Active Participation, best selfie, best reel etc.

Get ready! For any clarification feel free to contact your teachers or the Librarian.