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Keep a reading log

Track books for each student and family read-alouds, including completion and portfolio details.

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Commonplace reading log for the fictional Ingalls family
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The reading log keeps independent reading and family read-alouds together while preserving the student, school year, status, source, and subject details used in reports.

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    Select Add Book

    Search by ISBN when available or enter the title and author yourself.

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    Choose the reader

    Assign the book to one student or choose Family Read-Alouds for a shared title.

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    Set status and source

    Record whether the book is planned, in progress, completed, or otherwise categorized, and note where it came from.

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    Add useful details

    Save page count, subject, curriculum connection, completion date, library due date, source link, and notes as needed.

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    Mark special uses

    Flag a recommendation or include the book in a portfolio when it should stand out later.

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    Filter or print

    Filter by year, student, status, or recommendation, then use the print option or create a Reading List report.