Reading Groups?
LOVE THEM!
LOVE THEM!
BUT….
My High Kiddos
don’t want to meet with me
as often as my others…
My High Kiddos
don’t want to meet with me
as often as my others…
so, enter
BOOK CLUBS
We have grouped our BOOK CLUB kids into groups of six.
Each has the same book.
They have worked with the packet with me first during guided reading.
Model, model, model.
Model, model, model.
Then …
RELEASE THE KRACKEN!
I mean …release the firsties!
Book Clubs work as a team
to help each other read the story,
have a “LITERATURE” discussion ( the hard part),
and then they complete the packet TOGETHER.
Do they copy…yeah ( get over it) .
They ARE Learning from each other.
I have heard the BEST discussions ever
( and I wasn’t involved in it!).
( and I wasn’t involved in it!).
They really CAN do it.
They enjoy the new packet.
I give them a “reward certificate”
&
LUNCH with the teacher
when the TEAM completes their packets
AND
give a
GROUP ORAL REPORT
on their book!
&
LUNCH with the teacher
when the TEAM completes their packets
AND
give a
GROUP ORAL REPORT
on their book!
They want MORE!
( I try to switch the Book CLub groups , depending on the book level).
( I try to switch the Book CLub groups , depending on the book level).
It takes them about 1-2 weeks to complete it.
We have a “core” reading series
we HAVE TO DO are highly, most decidedly will, are
we HAVE TO DO are highly, most decidedly will, are
encouraged to do, first.
SO… Book Club is their UA (small group) time.
So here it is! Check it out! Good for ANY story or book.
BOOK CLUB
Tips & Tricks
- When students are independent readers, begin BOOK CLUBS
- Hold students accountable
- “Chunk” their work time ( I have them work for 15-20 minutes)
- If needed…choose a LEADER to begin the discussions.
- All club members need the same book.
- Have booklets ready ahead of time. When they finish one…start another!
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Book Clubs for Reading Comprehension!
