Ooooh, Margaret, now I've added you to my suggestion file. So far I
have 2 texts (1 historical fiction and 1 poetry) that I love, but I
am thinking maybe something contemporary to start off. They read
Rules and there are about a zillion reasons why I'm not interested,
but I'll have to check out Loser--that sounds perfect! Although, I
finished Sign of the Beaver last night (really liked it!) and today I
just started (only a few pages) Hoot. Carl Hiassen is a fave of mine
when I just need to read something light and fun, so I'm looking
forward to his YA. So far, so good. (Actually, he did something in
the first few pages I'd LOVE to turn into a writing lesson.)
Confession: The worst thing about leaving 3rd grade is saying goodbye
to Charlotte's Web. That is my favorite children's book. Favorite.
Ooooh, there's a thought, is Because of Winn Dixie too young for 5th?
I really like that book.
Judy

On 7/02/09, Margaret wrote:

> I'd so love to be included in this group of ya novel readers. To
> tell you the truth, I read more kids books than adult books. I
> am in a bit of a rut. Every year I start with Loser by Spinelli.
> It is about a boy from kindergarten to sixth who is just the kind
> of kid who would always be considered a loser but I fall in love
> with him every year, and think my class does, too. I then read
> Tale of Despereaux. That might be my favorite kids book since
> Charlotte's web. I think the movie should win the award for the
> worst book adaptation in history, but maybe because the book was
> so good. I then go on to a book Flying Solo. It is about kids
> the age of fifth graders, about. Every year I read it and my
> class is sure I am going to leave them alone just to see how they
> act. If I can I end with Charlotte's Web. It sort of depends on
> time and the group.
>
> I think any of these could be book studies. They are now my
> benchmark for read alouds, I keep reading books and if anything
> is better I will consider it. One year I read Honus and Me and
> it was adored, the next year not one kid in the class had played
> baseball and they were not impressed. Judy, your team will listen
> to you if you want to shake things up on literature, how about
> changing just that first book out? Sometimes a new person making
> a change is just what a group needs as long as they don't expect
> to come in like a huricane. Judy, I don't remember you as a
> huricane but more a breath of fresh air. (Note to self, no more
> metaphors in posts)
> Margaret
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