Engage my readers in fun, recently published literature! Have you ever judged a book by its cover? Most of us have, and young people are no exception. My students need appealing choices in Reading Workshop so that they will stay engaged and motivated.
My 4th graders attend a charter school that believes in small class-sizes and small-group instruction.
This charter school is very disciplined and intent on getting kids into college. My students spend over an hour every day reading books that are self-selected based on interest and reading level. Many of my students come from low-income homes in Illinois and some are growing up in challenging situations. These young boys and girls are enthusiastic and driven young learners!
My Project
Each day, my 4th grade students read for 60 minutes during Reading Workshop. They get to choose their own books from our classroom library. Some of the books in the library are older and look unappealing to young readers. Young people are very quick to judge a book by its cover. Tapping into the interests of young readers is essential to engaging them. Reluctant readers are very particular and difficult to please. The classroom library must include a variety of fun and recent books to appeal to the interests of these young people. The books in this project are fun and recently published. They cover a variety of genres including fantasy, realistic fiction, mystery, adventure, poetry, and nonfiction.
There are numerous benefits to reading independently including building fluency, increasing vocabulary, and providing an opportunity for students to practice various reading strategies.
Interesting and appealing books will engaged reluctant readers. Keep my students interested in reading by providing them with fun and recent children's literature!
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Nancy Drew Boxed Set: Graphic Novels Volumes 1-4 Stefan Petrucha, Sho Murase (Illustrator), Vaughn Ross (Illustrator), Based On Work by Carolyn Keene, Carolyn Keene
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The Maze of Bones (39 Clues Series #1) Rick Riordan
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One False Note (The 39 Clues Series #2) Gordon Korman
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The Sword Thief (The 39 Clues Series #3) Peter Lerangis
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The Mysterious Benedict Society (Mysterious Benedict Society Series #1) Trenton Lee Stewart, Carson Ellis (Illustrator)
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The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Prisoner's Dilemma (Mysterious Benedict Society Series #3) Trenton Lee Stewart, Diana Sudyka (Illustrator)
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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey (Mysterious Benedict Society Series #2) Trenton Lee Stewart, Diana Sudyka (Illustrator)
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Ivy and Bean (Ivy and Bean Series #1) Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)
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Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter (Ivy and Bean Series #4) Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)
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Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Ivy and Bean Series #2) Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)
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Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil Record (Ivy and Bean Series #3) Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)
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Poetry for Young People: Maya Angelou Maya Angelou, Edwin Graves Wilson (Editor), Jerome Lagarrigue (Illustrator)
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Poetry for Young People: Emily Dickinson Emily Dickinson, Frances Schoonmaker Bolin (Editor), Chi Chung (Illustrator)
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Poetry for Young People: Carl Sandburg Carl Sandburg, Frances Schoonmaker Bolin (Editor), Steven Arcella (Illustrator)
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The Talent Show Dan Gutman
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The Homework Machine Dan Gutman
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Miss Daisy Is Crazy! (My Weird School Series #1) Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator)
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Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy! (My Weird School Series #3) Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator)
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National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011 National Geographic
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Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! (My Weird School Series #2) Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator)
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The Unusual Suspects (Sisters Grimm Series #2) Michael Buckley, Peter Ferguson (Illustrator)
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The Problem Child (Sisters Grimm Series #3), Vol. 3 Michael Buckley, Peter Ferguson (Illustrator)
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The Fairy Tale Detectives (Sisters Grimm Series #1) Michael Buckley, Peter Ferguson (Illustrator)
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Eyewitness: Reptile Colin McCarthy, Jane Burton (Photographer), Karl Shone (Photographer)
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Eyewitness: Arctic and Antarctic Barbara Taylor, Geoff Brightling (Photographer)
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Eyewitness: Gorilla Ian Redmond, Peter Anderson (Photographer), Geoff Brightling (Photographer)
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Time for Kids Almanac 2010 Time for Kids Magazine
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Materials cost
$209.08
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.14
Fulfillment labor & materials
$35.00
Total project cost
$247.22
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$36.94
Total project goal
$284.16
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$284.16
8 Donors
-$280.71
Donations toward project cost
-$247.22
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