READ IN CLASS BOOK CLUB ~ Create Lifelong Readers - Read Discuss & Learn 4th-6th

Is your child a reluctant reader? Does your child need more reading encouragement? Does your child love to read? We all know how important reading is to academic success, and just like you, we want your child to succeed. Being a part of a book club will help your child build their reading skills, strengthen their confidence, expand their vocabulary,  make reading fun, and encourage a lifelong love of reading. 

However, THIS IS NOT YOUR ORDINARY BOOK CLUB! Unlike most book clubs that just get together to discuss what was read, we read together in class. Reading together in class allows your child to practice their reading and listening skills. But student reading does not stop there, this class also helps foster independent reading. Each week, your child will have at-home reading assigned.  Want to give the class a try? Here is a $3 off coupon code - LEARNIPFJG3.

* Your child will need a copy of the book or Kindle edition for this class. 

A reading book club is a great opportunity for your child to take their reading to the next level by strengthen their reading comprehension, discover a variety of literary genres, gain exposure to new vocabulary, increase critical thinking skills, infer information, make personal connections, practice reading fluency, learn how to discuss what they are reading, and so much more. Your child will be provided a "Building Vocabulary Through Reading"  worksheet to use while reading the book and a" Chapter Notes" worksheet. 

The books chosen for this class are mostly on a 4th-grade reading level. To ensure the book is a good reading level for your child, please check out the books on Amazon (link below) and use the look inside feature to have your child read a few pages. The rule of thumb for this class is that the student misses no more than 5 words per page. While we help students with unfamiliar words, we also want them to find the right class. 

We are here for your child, so please do not hesitate to contact us. We will provide feedback, comments, and/or suggestions for each student on a periodic or as-needed basis. 

We choose books we feel are appropriate for all students, however, we appreciate that everyone has different thoughts and values. Therefore, I  encourage you to visit commonsense media or another outlet to ensure 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. 

Here are the books we will read -

April - The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead
https://amzn.to/40wAjgg

**Please note that all Tuesday classes by Paige will follow this schedule for
May/June - The Nocturnals - Fallen Star by Tracey Hecht
https://amzn.to/44z4Wnk

**All other classes will 
May - The Nocturnals - Fallen Star by Tracey Hecht
https://amzn.to/44z4Wnk

June - James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl 
https://amzn.to/44IXWV5

July - Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
https://amzn.to/3CcqN89

Aug - Time Cat: The Remarkable Journeys of Jason and Gareth by Lloyd Alexander  https://amzn.to/3GbuYTB

Sept - The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes
https://amzn.to/4lDdOyG

Oct - The Great Tree House War by Lisa Graff
https://amzn.to/3G5OO2L

Nov - Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo
https://amzn.to/4lwwCiX

I have included Amazon links to make it easy for you to find the right book. If you use these links, we do get a little commission from Amazon that helps us buy more books to read with our students. :) However, you are in no way obligated to use these codes. 

Happy Reading! Happy Learning! 

Looking for a different book club? Check these out.  

Monthly Book Club - We read one book a month, but have two classes to discuss the first half and the second half.  https://outschool.com/classes/lets-read-book-club-for-3rd-4th-and-5th-grade-mRpCDoyQ?usid=AR3cuFFE&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Avid Reader Book Club - We read two books a month and discuss.
https://outschool.com/classes/avid-reader-book-club-read-two-books-a-month-grades-4th-5th-and-6th-ydM12jmh?sectionUid=ae613cec-a415-4fd8-a96d-c4f10773762b&usid=AR3cuFFE&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Common Core State Standards Addressed in This Class -
CCSS/CCRA.R.1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCSS/CCRA.R.2
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
CCSS/CCRA.R.3
Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
CCSS/CCRA.R.10
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
CCSS/CCRA.L.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.