Students will think about themselves in a positive light, boosting self-concepts, as they follow an author's model to improve their writing skills. My friend and fellow teacher, Karla Hebert, originally created this lesson. The final display is so powerful, that I would not think of starting my year without it.
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Sustain Your Classroom Library
An effective classroom library will provide books that meet the interests and skill levels of your students. The following resources offer ideas for identifying what your kids like to read and provide lists of high quality books and reading materials for a wide range of titles, authors, and genres.
Find out what your students like to read.
- Ask Eleven Questions About Reading (PDF)
- Identify student intersts with the Reading Interest Survey (PDF).
Match books to readers.
Sustain your library selection with student favorites and skill building books.
Books That Hook
Timeless Picture Books (Grades PreK - 3)
Books for Boys (Grades PreK - 7)
Novels for Middle Grades (Grades 3 - 7)
Coming of Age Novels (Grades 6 - 9+)
Caldecott Collection (Grades K - 2)
Great Nonfiction for Grades 4 - 6
Historical Biography Collections (Grades 2 - 3)
Favorite Characters Collections (Grades 2 - 3)
Junie B. Jones (Grades 1 - 3)
Junie B. Jones II (Grades K - 3)
The Best of Scholastic (Grades 7 - 9)
Scholastic Children's Dictionary (Grades 3-8)
Best Part of Me
