Million Word Reader Challenge

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Not only is it fun to say but shows us just how unimaginable words can get. Words that we can use to diversify our vocabulary and expand from our reiteration of basic words. This is your chance! By challenging yourself in the Million Word Challenge, you can increase your attention span, gain an impressive vocabulary, and indulge yourself in any genre. 

The challenge is taking place at the Lambert library and is open to all, 4-12th! To participate, 4-8th graders must take an AR quiz on Renaissance Learning (Found on Schoology, Apps) for each book read and score a 75%+. 9-12th must complete a book report or project to validate their books as complete. A million words may seem impossible but this challenge is year long! It runs until May, there will be 2 check-ins (December & May) offering chances for prizes.

If one million words seems a bit out of your range, don’t worry. Prizes are awarded for reading 100,000 words such as, a bookmark, sticker, or a pencil. 250,000, a snack. 500,000, a paperback book of your choice. 750,000 words, a hard cover book. 1 million words, a snack/pizza party and/or T-shirts! 2 million words, might be a SOCES water bottle. For above and beyond prizes such as gift cards or book bags may be given. The strategy is to, “Don't stop reading!! Continue reading and find books that peak your interest!”as said by Ms. G, our librarian. These prizes are given to encourage anyone to read, and branch out! 

Jessie Du 6th grade, a 2 year participant has reached a total of 3.5 million words! Her goal goes to show that anyone can participate if they have the inspiration. She shares some advice for those who might not normally pick a book, “I feel like most people don't hate reading, they just haven't found the right genre for them. I’ve had people in my life who aren't very into reading, I show them books they might like and now they're avid readers. I think they should branch out for other genres that might interest them.”

So stop by the library and try out a book. It won’t hurt and it might surprise you with its benefits!