Selecting the Right Book
Favorite 4th Grade Read-to-Self Books (Virtual Tour)
Stage of Literacy Development:
Stage 1: Beginning LiteracyStage 2: Consolidation / Fluency
Ages:
7-10
Grade Range:
1st 2nd 3rd 4thFood Groups:
Primary: Motivation for Literacy Secondary: Reading Comprehension Strategies
Transcript
Judy Blume is one of my favorite authors. It's a great starting place for students to start reading on their own in the 4th Grade. I believe that she has the innate ability to capture real children and their families growing, changing, and laughing together. There are illustrations in these novels, which really help students understand the characterization and the wit. These books speak to most students in my classroom. I find that they can all find a topic that Judy Blume has written about that pertains to something in their life. Roald Dahl is one of the greatest storytellers of all time. The students really enjoy reading his books. They find them quite funny and also they are great opportunities for students to start to read something that is a little bit more sophisticated. His chapters are very well laid out and I often find that students can predict what the chapter is about just based on the title. I also find that these books are great for English language learners because there are images and that really helps them understand the content in the story.
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Activity Objective
The goal of Selecting the Right Book: Favorite 4th Grade Read-to-Self Books (Virtual Tour) is to help teachers find texts for their students to relate to, making reading fun and engaging. This teacher highlights two favorite authors and describes how particular books can engage students and inspire them to read independently. The teacher also mentions selecting appropriate books for English language learners.
Quick Tips
Additional Comments:
- Ask students about their favorite books or authors at the beginning of the year so you can add some of these books to your classroom library. - Provide students with a variety of texts (non-fiction, informational, etc.) to ensure that you are attending to the interests of all learners. - Encourage students to bring books from home. You never know what new and exciting stories they'll bring to the table!
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