Speed Dating with a Book Activity for Upper Middle School & High School

Are you looking for a no-prep, engaging way to introduce new or often overlooked books to your middle or high school students? Maybe you’re getting ready for literature circles or letting students self-select texts, and want to make sure they are exposed to new and different options? Short on time and energy?

This Book Speed Dating lesson and activity is a fun way to introduce practical library skills in a relatable way that allows students to gain the skills they need to investigate books and genres they might not otherwise ever pick up! It also works well for a Valentine’s Day themed activity.

The best part is that the included Google versions are ready to go while the Canva template version is editable.

This lesson has 16 total pages & slides and includes:

• Whole Group Lesson Presentation
  • Google Slide file format – not editable
  • Editable Canva template – must use Canva Pro or free Canva education account for watermarks to remain invisible
  • Introduces the concept of speed dating and how it relates to real dating
  • No prep
• Key Library Concepts to help students find out what a book is about quickly
  • Blurb on back of book
  • Blurb on inside of book jacket
  • Title Verso Page
• Student Activity Sheet (digital and printable versions) – can be taken for an easy grade
• Teacher Directions included to help set up and facilitate lesson

Standards Addressed:

AASL National School Library Standards – See the AASL Standards Framework for Learners to view full text.

• Inquire  – A.2.  – C.1. –  D.3. 
• Collaborate –  A.2. –  B.2.
• Curate – A.3.

Common Core English Language Arts Standards –
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• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.9
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.10
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.10
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.10
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.10

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