Keep records · 6 min read
Keep a reading log
Track books for each student and family read-alouds, including completion and portfolio details.
Open this area in Commonplace
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.