4-blocks for Sixth - Here is my set-up (which changed last year as we began taking a 4-blocks approach at our school):
We read a novel together each grading period. This allows me to work on more individual assessments and such while everyone else is
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Books that Promote Girl Power - Tons of books that may be of high interest to girls. These are grouped together by age source
Booktalks - Quick and Simple - Looking for a good book? This site has them along with a brief summary of each source
Childrens Literature Web Guide - Book reviews and book awards. Internet resources related to books for children and young adults source
Encouraging The Young Reader - Grades 3-6 - A dozen activities from the America Reads Challenge. Although intended for parents, these ideas can be easily adapted for classroom use source
Fairrosa Cyber Library of Childrens Literature - Links to authors- illustrators and articles about childrens literature source
Grow-A-Reader Book List - Designed for students ages 11-12 this site discusses what children this age need in a book and provides a book list as well source
GT-World Reading Lists - Have gifted students or advanced readers in your class? This site lists good literature for advanced readers of all ages source
History of Childrens Literature - Begin a study of classical childrens literature at this information rich site (advanced research interest) source
Literacy & Technology - This site lists many links for integrating literature and technology in the areas of education, computer, media, reference, and virtual field trips source
Literature for Grades 4-8 - A fantastic resource that gives you a list of great literature to use with your students source
Madame Esmes Read-Aloud Resuscitation - A list of forty-nine books and their authors to read aloud with intermediate students source
National Center for Family Literacy - Search this site for the latest in research and policy reform efforts source
Newberry Books - Complete listing of all books to ever win this award. Grouped together by decade, each book has a brief summary that accompanies it source
Suggested Reading List - A list of books organized according to age level from birth through grade six source
Thirteen Exciting Reading Activities for Children - Thirteen ways to connect children to books that are intended to introduce readers to the joys of literature and hook them on books source
Why & How I Teach with Historical Fiction - This article not only explains why the author uses historical fiction, but provides some sample lessons also source
