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Many English teachers dream of a classroom full of readers silently enjoying their books. A useful guide helps make that dream become a reality by providing book recommendations for a range of readers. Each suggestion includes the recommended age and grade level, along with a short summary to help readers choose a text with appropriate complexity and interest level.
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Instructional Ideas
- Hold a book walk where learners walk around the room and look at a range of titles before choosing one to read
- Create a bulletin board of the options in the guide to spark interest in the texts
Classroom Considerations
- Shares resources for grades five through eight
Pros
- Groups books by theme
- Provides suggestions for building independent readers
Cons
- Only recommends texts found in the Penguin collection