Re: Book Club for Advanced 2nd graders

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A few years ago I held 'literature discussion circles' with 2nd
graders and some of the books they could choose from to read
for themselves were :

Ralph S Mouse
A Mouse Called Wolf
Frekle Juice
Marvin Redpost
Trickster Ghost
Haunted House
of course The Hundred Dresses
amongst a few other

These were not only advanced students, but any student who
wanted to give it a go...they could read it to themselves, have
it read to them, or even listen to it on tape, they were
responsible for getting the words in their heads so that when
it came to discussion time they were all prepared.

I then had them put the books away and asked interpretive
questions (no right/wrong, not AR type) to draw higher level
thinking responses from what they had read.

Good luck !

On 10/03/08, Jennifer/1&2/Alberta wrote:
> Would you be reading aloud to the children? Or, will they be
> reading the books? Here's a suggestion. I've just finished
> reading aloud Ursula LeGuin's book, Catwings, and the
> sequel, Catwings Returns. There are at least two others that
> follow. I've read these books before to kids in grades 1-3
> and they've always enjoyed them immensely. As they are
> quite short novels, they might be suitable for you advanced
> 2nd grade students.
>
> On 10/01/08, 2ndgradeteach wrote:
>> I teach 2nd grade and I have started a book club students
>> can attend during lunch. I have a great amount of
>> students who have signed up and I need to think of a great
>> book to start out the club with. Most of my students are
>> advanced 2nd grade readers! Any suggestions for
>> interesting text for the students. I appreciate all
>> responses!!
>

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