Million Word Challenge!
That's right! You are challenged to read 1,000,000 words between August 29 to May 12. The rules are quite simple, and it's easy to calculate your word count.
1. You must be reading an adult or young adult book, fiction or non-fiction. Only 1 book read can be a required book for a class. (No textbooks allowed!) Graphic novels do not count mainly because they don't have enough words to help you meet this challenge. It can be a print or e-book.
2. You will register in the Library with Mrs. Rous to join the challenge. You will need a twitter account to participate.
3. To calculate the words, you do NOT need to count the words. Use the following formulas:
- Fiction hardback book: number of pages x 350 = total words for that book
- Fiction paperback: number of pages x 300 = total words
- Nonfiction: number of pages x 300 = total words
4. As you finish each chapter, you are required to tweet about the plot, content, and your reactions to what you're reading, using the hashtag #chhsMWC.
5. Progess will be tracked in the Library with each book you finish reading and that book's word count.
6. Everyone who reads 1,000,000 words will have their name placed in their grade level's drawing for $50 Starbucks gift cards (one winner per grade level).
Get ready to read!
