Book Discussion Club Mrs. Cook's Book Discussion Club
This school year I will continue "Mrs. Cook's Book Discussion Club". I'm very excited to offer your child an wonderful opportunity to independently read a selection and join me in the library once a marking period for a book club event. During the first three marking periods, the 3rd and 4th graders can enjoy their own lunch in the library as we discuss the book-each child must bring two discussion questions.5th grade discussion is held at the end of the school day and the students also must bring two discussion questions.
I will introduce each book during lunch at the beginning of the first, second, and third marking period. A sign-up sheet will be available, just waiting for your child's name! The final and fourth marking period book discussion selection is determined by the student's top selling book from the spring book fair. It is considered a culminating activity for April Reading Month.
First Marking Period
3rd grade- How to Eat Fried Worms- -October
4th grade--Fourth Grade Rats-October
5th grade-On My Honor-Bauer (Newbery Honor)-October
Second Marking Period
3rd grade-Time Warp Trio Book -January
4th grade--White Star, a Dog on the Titanic-January
5th grade-Lily's Crossing-Giff (Newbery Honor)-January
Third Marking Period
3rd grade-Toad Rage-March
4th grade-Dear Mr. Henshaw-Cleary (Newbery Award)-March
5th grade-The Million Dollar Strike-March
Books for the first three marking periods are available from our library (multiple copies available, purchased through Home and School Association), our reading department, libraries, book stores, and Internet.
Thanks for discussing this opportunity with your child and encouraging them to participate in this event. Over 500 children participated last school year. It was a great time!
Pennsylvania Young Readers’ Choice Award Program--Each year a group of books is selected by a committee to represent the best of what has been published that year. Students get the opportunity to read at least three of the books on the list and then vote on the title they feel is best. Their input helps to determine the “best” book in Pennsylvania. Sometimes, a contest is held to promote the reading of these special books. We usually introduce this program in the fall and the children vote on Valentine’s Day for the book they love the best.
Book Fairs--There are two book fairs scheduled each year. Children get the opportunity to purchase their own books while providing funds to the library for additional purchases (books, supplies, posters, etc.)
Six Hours/Six Flags—This reading incentive program runs from January to the end of February. During the time the children are asked to read and keep a tally sheet of their independent reading. The librarian handles all the paper work, which the classroom teacher gathers, and everyone who participates (including the classroom teacher) receives a free ticket to Six Flags.
Library News--Information about the library and its events are available via the school library web page and in the school newsletter.