I have a list in my binder of books for each grade. These are titles I have pulled from a variety of sources. Some are based on literary merit that I want my guys to read. And some are chosen based on subjects I think may help them find the books that speak to them. The ones they just can't put down. I think I have finally narrowed down my 4th graders books for the year. I plan on assigning one book a month- in addition to their required 30 min. silent reading per day. I will ask him a couple questions on each chapter or have him summarize it. And when he reads it entirely he will have some sort of final project- from writing a review to a plot summary to a "book report". I haven't quiet decided what those project choices will be yet.
I am starting rather easy. Sort of below his level. I think he will have more trouble (read: he will fight me and complain about doing it) with the comprehension stuff since he doesn't like change and I have never asked him to do stuff like that. So simple books will ease him into that. Here's a list of a few of the books I plan on using. I reserve the right to change my mind of course...
Sarah, Plain and Tall.
He's 3 chapters in right now, since we started school on Monday.
I am starting rather easy. Sort of below his level. I think he will have more trouble (read: he will fight me and complain about doing it) with the comprehension stuff since he doesn't like change and I have never asked him to do stuff like that. So simple books will ease him into that. Here's a list of a few of the books I plan on using. I reserve the right to change my mind of course...
Sarah, Plain and Tall.
He's 3 chapters in right now, since we started school on Monday.
The Sword in the Tree
Again a pretty easy read. I will probably assign it to my 2nd grader at the end of the year too. But I think he will like it.
Stone Fox
The Whipping Boy
Robinson Crusoe
I am not positive I am using this version...it's just the one I have here at the house.
I am not positive I am using this version...it's just the one I have here at the house.
Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World
The Great Turkey Walk
Shiloh
A couple others on my list are:
Ben and Me
James and the Giant Peach
The Wind in the Willows
And this one isn't one I have assigned...just putting it in his line of sight. It's the type of book he tends to like....so we'll see if he bites.
what a blessing to select and share wonderful books, life, learning with boys. children.
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what a blessing to select and share wonderful books, life, learning with boys. children.
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How do you go about selecting what you think is good? Do you use a already generated list as a framework and then add in titles you think are good, or is it by some other means? I keep thinking about compiling a reading list, but it just seems like a huge job! Also, I'm never sure where a certain book falls on the reading level scale. I'm always impressed with your skill and organization, lady. It's just inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI use various other lists- Sonlight's (which list the range for each of the books) and a few sources I found via google. I also paged through the book section in the Rainbow Resource guide. That's where I found half my list...then I read them to see if they were appropriate level and maturity wise.
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