cavey, I actually meant to use it as a whole-class shared novel. Do
you mean I should have a small group doing something else while I
read with a big group? Right now I'm thinking read/reread Hatchet
whole group and then some kids can choose other Paulsen works in IR
or when I get to small book groups. So, for me, the choice really is
Hatchet or trying to find another book no one has read. But then I
wondered, how could I possibly find a book NO ONE has read? And how
would I know?

Kim, I like the idea of doing a demo lesson (whether with Hatchet or
another book) where I pick up the book, think aloud 'wait, I read
this last year,' but then become completely engrossed again and show
the kids how my understanding deepens with a second reading. Are we
on the same page?

Judy

n 7/04/09, Kim1ca wrote:
> I think re-reading is a good thing for fifth graders, especially
> for those who may not comprehend text as well as you would like.
> If there is room for improvement in their mosaic of thought,
> then rereading this classic and rich text will surely take them
> to the next level.
>
> You can set the tone by sharing your own experiences of
> rereading an old favorite and then make sure they know, not
> publicly of course, that you are looking forward to
> their "deeper insights."
>
> Just a thought.
>
> :-)K

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