Book Speed Dating Secondary Library Lesson

This Book Speed Dating Library Lesson introduces students to new genres in a fun, teen-friendly way! It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, Back to School, or any time you want your students to try out new books.

This activity also pairs well with Mrs. ReaderPants’s Blind Date with a Book Program.

This lesson has 22 slides & pages, and it includes:

Unless otherwise noted, all materials have editable text in Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF file formats.

• Introduction to Book Speed Dating lesson presentation (12 slides)
  • These slides show how book speed dating works with images and text.
  • The presentation is editable, including photos from Mrs. ReaderPants.
• Student Record Sheets (4 pages)
  • Double-sided so that students can reuse the sheets for future Speed Dating days.
  • Students can also complete the record sheets entirely in Google Classroom.
  • 8.5″ x 11″ letter-size paper
• Detailed, printable instructions (1 page) – Step-by-step directions and supplies list for school librarians
• Troubleshooting Guide (1 page, PDF only)
• Google Classroom Basics (4 pages, PDF only)

Standards Addressed:

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

• Include – D.1.
• Collaborate – A.1. – A.2.
• Explore – A.1.

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

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