Book Speed Dating - Valentine's Day Library Activity - Middle School Library

Book Speed Dating is a Valentine's Day Library Activity that introduces students to new genres in a fun, teen-friendly way! It's perfect for middle school library, Valentine's Day, Back to School, or any time you want your students to try on new books. All text is editable in PPT, Google Slides, and PDF.

This activity pairs well with my Blind Date with a Book set-up kit!

FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS BOOK SPEED DATING LIBRARY LESSON:

• Recommended for: Grades 7-10
• Lesson Duration: one library class period, about 40 minutes
• Formats: PPT, Google Slides, PDF
• Editable: YES, all text is editable

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET:

• Introduction to Book Speed Dating presentation for students -- introduces students to Book Speed Dating with images and text; includes complete directions for students (12 slides; editable in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF)
• Student Record Sheet -- double-sided so students can reuse the sheets for future Speed Dating days; students can also complete the record sheets entirely in Google Classroom (2 pages; editable in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF)
• Detailed, printable instructions for the teachers or librarians

WHAT OTHER LIBRARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK SPEED DATING LIBRARY LESSON:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer E. wrote, "This resource is a great alternative to book tastings. My 7th and 8th grade students really enjoyed using it and came away with many book choices at the end." (used with Grades 7-8)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Anja C. wrote, "I used this resource multiple years with all my middle schoolers. They were engaged and some students even found some new favorite reads!" (used with Grades 6-8)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Coleen R. wrote, "My middle school students who are readers really had fun with this lesson. Those who aren't discovered new books they may not have pulled off the shelf and some of those students even checked out a book I wouldn't have expected them to. This was a fun way to get middle school students to take a look at all kinds of fiction and nonfiction, too!" (used with Grades 6-8)

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