While I let the students pick the book they wanted to take home, I did have discussions with some on if the book was "just right" for them. This is a topic we have discussed in literacy many times. It is important that students find the book "just right" for them, not too hard but not too easy, to become a better reader.
If you are reading with your 3B child and realize the book is too hard for them, please discuss with them how the importance of "just right" books. Return the book, and he/she will select a new one. When your child finishes his/her book at home, please remind them to return it so they can select a new one to take home and read.
With this, October is the kick off month for the reading incentive program of "Book - It". While I am not requiring all students to participate in "Book-It", sponsored by Pizza Hut, I am encouraging everyone to do it. Why not get a free pizza out of reading at home? Seems silly to pass it up. I sent a calendar home today with each 3rd grade student asking them to record his/her reading each night working towards or past the goal written on the calendar. At the end of the month, please return the calendar, with a parent's signature, and your child will be given his/her coupon for a free pizza. A new calendar will be sent home at the beginning of every month with the "goal" increasing each time.
In the past, those students who participated in the Book-It program every month and met their goal were treated to a pizza lunch with me, Mrs. Kerian. With the Healthy Kids Act in place in schools, we are not able to do that any more. Third grade teachers will meet soon to come up with something just as fun and yummy. So, stay tuned for information for those students who participate, meet their goal or pass it, and turn in their calendar every month.
So for now.....GET READING! :)
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