Rise Up, Read More! A District-Wide Competition for All K-12 Students to Practice and Enjoy Reading!
The Department of Literacy remains dedicated to enhancing core literacy instruction and providing targeted support for struggling readers. While we recognize the importance of measurable literacy performance through state assessments, our mission goes beyond numbers. We strive to ignite a passion for reading in every student, as reading is a gateway to new experiences, personal growth, and civic engagement. By encouraging accountable, independent reading outside of coursework, we help students discover their potential. Last year, our students showcased their love of reading by logging thousands of minutes in the Rise Up, Read More Challenge. This year, we are excited to partner again with the Detroit Public Library to achieve a record number of independent reading hours, both in school and at home.
Let's #Roar into Reading!
Round 2 – Roar Into Reading!
We are partnering again with the Detroit Public Library to log a record number of accountable independent reading hours both in school and at home!
When: Challenge #2 runs now through April 4, 2025.
Who: All kindergarten–12th grade DPSCD students
What: Classes and individual students are challenged to read at least 15 minutes per day individually and to log their reading using the Detroit Public Library Beanstack Reading Application. The theme for the third-round challenge is #readwhatyoulike. During this challenge, students are encouraged to read books related to their interests.
How: Students in grades K–5 are registered as a class by their homeroom teacher. Directions for teachers to register K–5 students can be found here and below. K–5 students' reading will be logged by homeroom teachers. Students in grades 6–12 will register themselves for a challenge during their ELA Class. Directions for 6th–12th grade students to register can be found here and below.
Prizes:
- Classrooms with the highest percentage of logged reading minutes based on enrollment will receive a prize.
- The three students in grades 6–8 with the most minutes logged per challenge will receive a prize.
- The three students in grades 9–12 with the most minutes logged per challenge will receive a prize.
Choice Board: Students are able to win badges for reading books on the subjects listed below! This info is listed on Beanstack as well.
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Read a book about a character who demonstrates unshakable confidence in the face of a challenge.
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Read a book about an author’s travels.
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Read a book about a character who perseveres through a tough circumstance to achieve a goal
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Read a book about bravery and standing up for what the character believes in.
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Read a book with characters who openly showed emotions and learned how to navigate them.
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Read a book about a character who exhibits grit, refusing to give up despite multiple failures
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Read a book about working collaboratively with others to solve a problem or achieve a common goal
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Read a book about the importance of forgiveness.
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Read a book about a character whose determination inspires others
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Read a book about a character who stands up for a friend, displaying their loyalty.
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Read a book about a character who confidently embraces their unique identity
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Read a book about a character who learns how to embrace their imperfections and realizes that mistakes are a part of learning and growing.
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Read a book based on animal characters that has been turned into a movie.
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Read a book where the main character faces peer pressure and learns to stay true to themselves, showing the importance of self-identity.
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Read a book to explore your cultural identity, to learn to appreciate heritage and self-acceptance.
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Please contact Emily Pettey, Program Supervisor in the Department of Literacy, for more information on Rise Up, Read More!
