[MOSAIC] changing grades-advice

[bonitadee61 at ca.rr.com]

Hi all,

I so trust advice from this list.  I am moving from fifth to second/third next year.  I have taught in 4-6 for fifteen years and could use some expert advice on my pending change:

Any important professional books I should read prior to making this grade change?
What are some great read alouds for this age group?
What types of students books should I begin collecting for student reading?
Anything else I should keep in mind?

Now, I know this list is not built for this purpose and so I am thanking those of you who want to share your great advice by emailing me directly at bonitadee61 at ca.rr.com.  I would appreciate getting the advice offlist so as not to cause an email clog for others (notice how I am expecting a FLOOD of great advice though!)

Thanks to all,
Remember--offlist at bonitadee61 at ca.rr.com
:)Bonita