Over the past year I have made some great changes to my classroom and the ways that I teach. One of the biggest things I am working towards is becoming a Book Whisperer just like Donalyn Miller. I have been trying to get more books for my classroom this year plus read them. Another thing I have recently started to do to get my students interested in the books I have bought is to show them book trailers versus giving a book talk. Below are some of my favorite 4th-6th grade books I have read this year plus their book trailers. I can already see an enormous difference in my students' eagerness to read with these quality books. I think when I have read a book and approve of it the students are more willing to give the book a chance. If you haven't started becoming a book whisperer I suggest you begin because the only way to show students the importance of reading is by having a good role model like a teacher or parent. By fourth grade some students already hate reading so if you can make a difference in just one student by talking to them about books it could change that child's life!
I LOVE reading and unfortunately my students don't always share the same enthusiasm. This is a great idea and I can't wait to try it out. I am currently reading Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life by Wendy Mass. One of my co-teachers read it and said it was amazing! Be warned that there is a part later in the book about Jeremy's friend becoming a woman...if you know what I mean. I skipped that part! Jen http://endeavorsineducation.blogspot.com/
Yea I love reading as well and I have been pushing my students to read all year. The book trailers have really helped as well as Book Partnerships. It holds them accountable for their reading and they have a buddy to talk with about their book. After they are all done reading a book, they made a book commercial and present it to the class.
Hello! I teach 4th grade in Davie County, North Carolina. I am in my fourth year of teaching and graduated from Appalachian State University. I love teaching and I strive to be the best I can be. I look forward to learning and growing more in the teaching profession! I love to read, watch my shows, and dance. I also love going to the mountains and the beach. The mountains are my home away from home! :)
I LOVE reading and unfortunately my students don't always share the same enthusiasm. This is a great idea and I can't wait to try it out. I am currently reading Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life by Wendy Mass. One of my co-teachers read it and said it was amazing! Be warned that there is a part later in the book about Jeremy's friend becoming a woman...if you know what I mean. I skipped that part!
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Yea I love reading as well and I have been pushing my students to read all year. The book trailers have really helped as well as Book Partnerships. It holds them accountable for their reading and they have a buddy to talk with about their book. After they are all done reading a book, they made a book commercial and present it to the class.
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