READ ALOUD BOOK CLUB - Reading Comprehension, Fluency, & Vocabulary ~ 1st - 3rd

Is your child reluctant to read? Does your child love reading? Do you want your child to read more? This book club is for all readers. Give your child the gift of developing a lifelong love of reading. 

This is not your ordinary book club. Students have fun reading and discussing the book together in class. They will also work on developing daily reading habits with assigned independent reading. **Students do need a copy of the book we will read each month.

In this class, we will read the books listed below. During class, all students will have the opportunity to read aloud and participate in the discussion. The class is designed for solid second-grade readers, advanced first-grade readers, and third-graders needing more assistance. 

We will work on fluency, phonic skills, using context clues, new vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills. ​We use many open-ended questions to help students build critical reading skills. 

Joining a book club offers a range of benefits for a child, both academically and socially. 

*Builds Reading Skills: Book clubs encourage regular reading, which strengthens comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.
*Enhances Critical Thinking: Discussing books helps children think deeper about the story, characters, and themes, promoting critical thinking.
*Boosts Confidence in Reading: Regular practice in a supportive group builds confidence, especially as they see peers enjoying the same activities.
*Encourages a Love for Reading: When reading is paired with fun, social interactions, children are more likely to enjoy it and see reading as something enjoyable.
*Encourages Goal Setting: With regular meetings, book clubs help children set reading goals, instilling a sense of accomplishment as they reach them.

Although we choose books we feel are appropriate for all students, we appreciate that everyone has different thoughts and values. Therefore, we encourage you to please visit commonsense media or another outlet to make sure the books are appropriate for your child. If your child is enrolled in the class, that is your acceptance of the book for your student to read. 

We are kind, encouraging, and patient teachers who LOVE reading and sharing our passion for reading with students of all ages. We are here for your student so please do not hesitate to contact us. You will also hear from us to share what we are seeing in the classroom/ 

Don't forget to share with your friends. Book Clubs are more fun with friends. 

January- 
The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey
https://amzn.to/3UisXcr

February-
Eerie Elementary: School Freezes Over by Jack Chabert 
https://a.co/d/cOyCgLR

March-
Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt by Megan McDonald 
https://a.co/d/7xKWiAz

April-
Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House #1) by Mary Pope Osborne 
https://a.co/d/hEHB39d 

May-
The BFG by Roald Dahl 
https://a.co/d/ciqa5nU

Common Core State Standards addressed in the class

Key Ideas and Details:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.2
Recount stories and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
Craft and Structure:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5
Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.6
Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7
Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.9
Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.