[MOSAIC] 3rd Grade Book Club

[janelle dorr]

what are the kids interested in?
just something to think about.
janelle

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "elisa kifer" <ekifer at nettletonschools.net>
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Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 12:07 PM
Subject: [MOSAIC] 3rd Grade Book Club


>I am needing some book recommendations and suggestions.  We are starting a
> new book club, enrichment program for our top 3rd grade readers.  We do so
> much for the lower kids with interventions, etc.. that we have decided we
> want to do something a little extra for our top kids.  This is to be a fun
> yet educational experience for the kids.  The leader of the clubs will be
> the principal and the counselor, so that will make it exciting for the
> kids.  I would like some book suggestions for these book clubs.  The club
> will meet one time a week and then they will have outside reading on their
> own.  The majority of the kids are on a 40 or 44 DRA level.  We would like
> to read chapter books that will hold up for good discussions, and 
> naturally
> be a good read.  I was thinking Lois Lowry and EB White.  Help please!!
> -- 
> Elisa M. Kifer
> Third Grade Literacy Teacher
> Fox Meadow Elementary
>
>
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