My students need examples of real literature: a copy of Treasure Island, 5 copies of Huckleberry Finn, a copy of The Old Man and The Sea (and the homework pack), 5 copies of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a CD set of The Witches, 5 copies of James and The Giant Peach, 5 copies Island of the Blue Dolphins and the audio book, 5 copies of Loser, and 5 copies of Maniac Mcgee.
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I teach in a crowded inner city environment. Most of my students don't get the chance to leave this neighborhood unless it is for a field trip, so I try to let them experience the world through books.
My state provides a reading curriculum that is marginal at best. Although I try and make the basal core reading interesting, my fourth grade students are beginning to realize the difference between real literature and instructional texts.
How do I develop their natural interest in reading, and allow them to practice critical thinking skills without providing interesting stories for them to read and discuss? Sounds basic right? I buy what I can to supplement my library. I read my one copy of a great story aloud. They borrow my one copy to reread. It's not enough....I could do so much more for them by simply having more copies.
Look at the titles I have requested. I think they provide great reading. My goal is to ACTUALLY have my inner city kids read some of the books on the 4th/5th grade "suggested reading" lists. Thanks.
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