We are now starting a book sharing program in the fourth grade. The goals of the program are to encourage fourth graders to try a variety of types of books, to give them a chance to recommend titles of good books to their friends, and to help improve their ability to speak before a group.
A different genre of book will be assigned each month. Your child will be able to choose any title that fits the type as long as he or she has not read it before and it is at an appropriate reading level.
The format of each month’s presentation will vary. I will give out guidelines for the next month’s format on or around the fifteenth. Students will then share their books on the day of the month that is the same as their birth date. For example, a student whose birthday is July 18 will share his books on the eighteenth of each month. If the presentation is supposed to be on a Saturday, it will be made on the preceding Friday; while Sunday presentations will be moved to the following Mondays.
Reading and preparation are to be done at home. No class time will be given, although your son or daughter can certainly ask me for help, ideas, and materials.
Please help by assisting your child in making a plan for when he or she will read the book, prepare for the presentation, and then rehearse.
For your information, the monthly book types will be:
November: Science fiction or fantasy
December: Mystery
January: Historical Fiction
February: Myth or Tall Tale
March: Animal stories
April: Non-fiction
May: Free choice
Thanks for your help!
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