We have now had a little over a month of book clubs and they are going strong! The students are enjoying their book selections, even those students who did not think they would when we first started. When we had a class reflection on book clubs, the positives that were shared were that the students love reading at home, discussing and sharing their thoughts, and having choice in their reading. Their discussions have been wonderful and their passion to read continues to grow and grow as they find books that are fun to read.
Our focus for the book clubs coming up will be character development, making connections and inferences, use of context clues to determine word meaning, as well as building fluency.
Most groups are taking a break from reading at home this week to finish a book project based on their book club books. So parents, if you are wondering why your child may not be brining their book club home to read, that is because they are focusing on their project - a book review video, a blog post, or a Videolicious video about the book. All groups will return to book clubs either next week or the following week.
Thanks to the parents who have sent juice in for us. I, as well as the students really appreciate it! They enjoy having some juice while they are discussing and reading their books together - makes it feel like they are "adults"! If anyone would like to donate juice, we would love to have more as book clubs continue. Just send it with your 3B student. Thanks so much!
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