I have a lot of crazy ideas. Some flop. Some surprise me. Being in K-2 you have to be willing to try, fail and try again.
My latest crazy idea is to address some of the struggling readers at my school. I feel like struggling readers often get shafted when it comes to reading for pleasure. This is AT NO FAULT OF THEIR TEACHERS. I know how important the fundamentals of reading are - and how can students succeed if they can't read? I get it, I promise. Because teachers work so hard on getting students to be able to read, they don't see reading as entertainment. I want to try to show students that reading can be fun and doesn't always have to be "read and test." Here's the plan: I'm going to start a weekly book club for struggling readers during lunch. I'll have five groups of five or six second graders, one on each day of the week. Together we'll pick a chapter book (from a list I've pre-selected), and read for fun. Not reading to take a test, not reading to retell the story, just reading for fun. We'll read a chapter or two a week, meet in the library during their lunch block and talk about it. My AP seems into it - once I work out some logistics I'll pitch it to the second grade teachers at their PLC meeting. Now comes the fun part...looking at book options! If anyone has suggestions, holla at ya girl.
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Kathryn Cole
2/3/2018 09:27:04 am
Jada Jones Rock Star by Kelly Starling Lyons would be a fun pick for this age. Also, Little Rhino series or Anna Banana could be fun too. And all feature children of color. Can't wait to stay updated. You inspire me to try something similar with my older kids. 😍
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