We have used visual reading lists in our homeschool for years now! I spend lots of time each summer creating these lists for my kids and they really help throughout the school year! Today I am sharing our 8th grade book list, for my son!
I used many sources to find books I thought he might enjoy and that I wanted him to try. I read many of these in the past few months because I wanted to have several on the list that I KNEW he would like since he is my non-reader. He will not choose to read, ever. These books will be assigned {not all} but he will have choices from those on this page. We may add to this list if I find new books throughout the year, but this is our starting point.
I create a page with each cover so he can browse and choose his next book easily. We do not own all of these so I have him choose and I put the book on hold at the library!
Click here to see these books on Amazon!
Downloads & How-To…
I have a few downloads you are welcome to use if you’d like. First, here is a PDF copy of the book choice page featuring the books I chose for him. If you want to create your own visual list, it is easy! I have a video tutorial here!
Here is a blank reading record like his. I just have him write the title, author and rate the book 1-10 based on his opinion.
Here’s another reading log we have used. It is very similar to the one we are using now.
See our Book Lists Pinterest board here!
Booklist Video…
I have a Facebook Live video sharing about these visual booklists, and why we love them! You can watch that here!
