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"IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS
TO BECOME GOOD READERS......
 
THEY NEED TO READ
AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE
EVERY SINGLE DAY!"
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"ADVENTURE INTO READING "
BOOK REPORTS

Throughout the year students will be required to read a book from each of the assigned reading genres and complete an "ADVENTURE BOOK REPORT.  Most students should be choosing  books at or above a 4th grade reading level.  (Please ask if you are unsure of whether a book is appropriate for you).  These book reports must be completed and submitted by the scheduled due dates listed on the Book Report Calendar.   If a student needs assistance finding a book, I would be happy to give them some suggestions.
 
Reading improves with every opportunity.  It is suggested that students would benefit from reading at home at least 20 minutes per night.  Students will have weekly opportunities for SSR (sustained silent reading) in the classroom as well.  Students are responsible for managing their time and completing their book reports by the scheduled due dates. 
 
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND PRINT OUT THE BOOK REPORTS FORMS AS REQUIRED:  (These forms are also available in the back of the classroom and have been posted here for your convenience at home).

REALISTIC FICTION BOOK REPORT FORM

HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK REPORT FORM

HISTORICAL FICTION - BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS LIST

MYSTERY BOOK REPORT FORM

BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY FORM

FAIRYTALE BOOK REPORT FORM

FANTASY BOOK REPORT FORM

SCIENCE FICTION BOOK REPORT FORM

NON-FICTION/INFORMATIONAL BOOK REPORT FORM

POETRY BOOK REPORT FORM

THE BOOKWIZARD - Book Reading Level Search

2009-2010 BOOK REPORT CALENDAR

Do you often get confused when reading a story and wonder if you read something correctly or not?  Here is a practice exercise you can use to help you develop your reading skills.

DID I READ IT OR NOT?

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THE CHESTER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

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Red Book, Turning


4th Grade Reader:
Scott Foresman - Reading Streets
 
CHECK OUT THESE LINKS!!!!!
 
Below are a few links to websites that will assist you with our new Reader and also in Spelling and Vocabulary. Please visit regularly to review concepts and stories we have read in class. 
 
The Scott's Foresman PowerPoints are a great way to review weekly selection vocabulary and obtain additional information about the weekly stories.  If you do not have PowerPoint, you may be able to download Open Office to allow you to view these slideshows.

Scott-Foresman PowerPoints for Reading Streets

Scott Foresman Reading Resources - Reading Streets

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SCHOLASTIC BOOKS
ONLINE ORDERING

SCHOLASTIC & CLICK ONLINE ORDERING

4th GRADE SUMMER READING LIST 2009-2010

Summer Reading Book Report Form - HOW DOES IT MEASURE UP?

THE BOOKWIZARD - Book Reading Level Search

THE STACKS - INTERACTIVE SCHOLASTIC WEBSITE FOR KIDS

KIDSREADS.COM

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WHAT'S THE MAIN IDEA? 
 
Do you need practice finding the main idea?  Here are some links to fun sites that will help you.

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA

GET THE IDEA TUTORIAL

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        SUMMARIZING
 
It is very important to SUMMARIZE as you read to find the MAIN IDEA of a story.
 
 

SUMMARIZE AS YOU READ

PRACTICE WRITING A LESSON SUMMARY

GREAT 4th GRADE BOOKS

AUTHOR

My Painted House            
Angelou, Maya
Blue Heron                         

Crispin, the Cross of Lead

Night Journeys

The Fighting Ground

Ragweed

Avi 

Bingo Brown series  

Blossoms series

Coast to Coast

The Summer of the Swans

The Computer Nut

The Cybil War

The Dark Stairs

The Night Swimmers

Tornado

Byars, Betsy

Dirt Bike Racer                    

The Fox Steals Home

Ice Magic

Long Stretch at First Base

No Arm in the Left Field

Skateboard Tough

Christopher, Matt 

Bloomability                         

Love That Dog

Walk Two Moons

Creech, Sharon
The B.F.G.                           

Esio Trot

Witches (and any other book by Roald Dahl)

Dahl, Roald  

WEBSITE

Charlotte's Web                    

Stuart Little

The Trumpet of the Swan

White, E. B.
The Boxcar Children  (series)
Warner, Gertrude Chandler
The Little House  (series)
Wilder, Laura Ingalls