Forcing students to read specific texts over the summer could start the year off on a sour note. I get it... We want to make sure our students are still reading over the summer, so we give them a list of REQUIRED books to read. The intention behind this is logical. It’s a sure-fire way to get them to read. It gives you something they can do when they return to school in August/September. It’s your first grade for your grade book. It helps you determine what kind of readers th