Reading Merit Badge Activity Guide for Patrol Leaders
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Reading Merit Badge is a great program for newer scouts! Most young love to read, and many have probably had to do lots of reading already for school requirements.
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3. Meet the Merit Badge Counselor Review your plan with the merit badge counselor. Some activities require his advance approval. The Scoutmaster should be able to recommend a counselor to you.
4. Patrol Leader Council Present Activity Proposal to your fellow patrol leaders and scoutmaster. Make assignments as needed.
Req #1D: Read Six Books: Read six books of four different types - Use the worksheet to track your reading:
With the assistance of your merit badge counselor or a librarian, select six books of four different types (such as poetry, drama/plays, fiction, nonfiction, biographies, etc.). Read each book. Keep a log of your reading that includes the title of the book, the pages or chapters read, the date you completed them, and your thoughts about what you have read so far. Discuss your reading with your counselor. Using your log as a reference, explain why you chose each book and tell whether you enjoyed it and what it meant to you.
WeirdUnsocializedHomeSchoolers.com: Recommended List of popular books for young teens.
American Library Association List of award winning books.
Reading Merit Badge Official Pamphlet - also a big listing of great reading material appropriate for Boy Scouts.
Req #2: World News
Read about the world around you from any two sources: books, magazines, newspapers, the Internet (with your parent's permission), field manuals, etc. Topics may include sports, environmental problems, politics, social issues, current events, nature, religion, etc. Discuss what you have learned with your counselor.
D) Study Hall
Purpose: Help each Patrol Member learn key concepts on this subject. Include the following resources:
Discussion session with your Merit Badge Counselor.
Primary purposes of Reading:
Pleasure
Self Development
Acquire Information
To Analyze and Evaluate
Req #4: Patrol Planning Meeting: Patrol leaders meet to plan details for Patrol Activity and Field Trip suggested below.
Req #1a : Library Catalog - School Many boys attend a special orientation on the first day of school.
Req #1a : Library Catalog - Online Many public library systems now have their complete catalog online in searchable format. Here is
One Example.
Req #1a : Dewey Decimal Chart Link to a colorful chart on how this common library catalog system is organized.
Req #3a :
Online Order Form Here is a link to order a free Hawaii Travel Guide to plan your next high adventure trip.
Req #3b : Find Five Scouting Websites As easy as "Googling" Scouting on a Scoutmaster's iphone.
F) Field Trip
Req #4 : Reading Service Project
With your counselor's and parent's permission, choose ONE of the following activities and devote at least four hours of service to that activity. Discuss your participation with your counselor.
a. Read to a sick, blind, or homebound person in a hospital or in an extended-care facility.
b. Perform volunteer work at your school library or a public library.
c. Read stories to younger children, in a group or individually.
Hospital / Extended Care : Reading stories at a hospital or old folks home.
Library : Service Project
Children Group : - Reading bible stories at a Junior Sunday School group for your local church
H) Extra Credit
Never add to or take away from the stated merit badge requirements. The material presented below is intended only to add fun for the patrol by way of either activity or community service.
50 Best Utah Short Hikes Outdoorsman Ron Adkison selects his favorite short trips in five major parks: Arches, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Zion.
C.S. Lewis - We read to know we are not alone.”
Confucius - “No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.” -
Dr. Seuss - “The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - , "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!" Edmund Burke “Reading without reflecting is like eating without digesting.”
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BSA Fieldbook Outdoor Trek Guide
Based on experiences of millions of Scouts and leaders, this book holds essential information for every outdoor enthusiast. A comprehensive reference, this handbook includes sections on trek, preparation and adventures, appreciating our environment, and more.
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