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Goal

I am looking for class sets of specific books to assist me in helping my students broaden their interest in different genres of text. I am implementing literature circles to engage students in reading and promote collaboration. In turn, this will help them be more successful in regard to academics. If students are given the opportunity to read engaging and new books with peers, it will encourage them to continue reading outside the classroom. Knowledge is power.

My goal is for every student to “read to learn” instead of just learning to read. I want to open their minds to all different genres of text, ones they would maybe never think to read based on the title, or the illustration on the cover.  

 

Category

Learning Aids - Sunshine state book sets, robotics kits, puzzle boards, science models, engineering supplies, etc. 

 

What will be done with my students

Students will be collaborating with peers to complete book studies for different genres of text.
ELA.K12.EE.2.1 Read and comprehend grade-level complex texts proficiently.
ELA.K12.EE.3.1 Make inferences to support comprehension.
ELA.K12.EE.4.1 Use appropriate collaborative techniques and active listening skills when engaging in discussions in a variety of situations.
ELA.K12.EE.5.1 Use the accepted rules governing a specific format to create quality work.
ELA.4.R.1.1 Explain how setting, events, conflict, and character development contribute to the plot in a literary text.
ELA.4.R.3.1 Explain how figurative language contributes to meaning in text(s).
ELA.4.R.3.2 Summarize a text to enhance comprehension: a. Include plot and theme for a literary text; b. Include the central idea and relevant details for an informational text.
ELA.4.V.1.3 Use context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of multiple-meaning and unknown words and phrases, appropriate to grade level.
LAFS.4.RL.1.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions). 

 

Benefits to my students

About half of the students that come to me each year have little to no interest in reading. I have found that these specific books, that I have read myself first, when read to students in prior years, kept the entire class begging for more. I want to instill a love for reading in my class this year and use it as a center's activity to help them continue to grow academically. Students would partake in literature circles daily after instruction to work both independently and collaboratively with their classmates. They would be sharing what they have learned and having group discussions. This activity will also give students confidence in themselves and their reading abilities by having others to work alongside them. This smaller setting will make them more comfortable which can aid in their growth as well. Students will be able to harness their learning and how they want to display their knowledge. They can use programs such as PowerPoint or Canva, write a paper, or choose another way to present information to their peers.  

 

Budget Narrative

I will be purchasing the class sets for these five books from the SSYR list: Bound for Home, Not Quite a Ghost, Not an Easy Win, The Grip, and When Sea Becomes Sky.

These materials will be used in the classroom during centers when students are reinforcing the skills they had learned that day. Also, having this activity will benefit them because they will be reviewing the skills from weeks past that are still needed throughout the remainder of the school year to be academically successful.  

 

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