Book Adventure

Book Adventure is a free resource that was created in response to the staggering percentage of students reading below grade-level in the United States.  Clearly, young people should read more -- Book Adventure makes them want to read more.  Leading literacy experts conclude that it is not enough to teach children to read; children must choose to read independently if they are to become versatile, engaged, lifelong readers.  It is also understood that for students to succeed in today's society, we must incorporate technology into the learning process.  Using Book Adventure, young readers not only receive the intrinsic satisfaction of reading a book and demonstrating their comprehension through short quizzes, but also earn rewards for reading and demonstrating comprehension of the books they've read.  Research has shown that providing extrinsic incentives can build a love of reading that lasts a lifetime.  Book Adventure is the first Web-based, organization dedicated exclusively to motivating children to read using a technology platform.

HOW IT WORKS
Students will access the website at www.bookadventure.org.  There students will be able to: 

• Create their own book lists at their reading level from over 6,000 recommended titles

• Take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read offline

• Earn points and prizes for their literary success

Background and pictures from PC Crafter