We are required (by Title I in our county) to ability group for reading. Last 
year and again this year I have the above grade level 3rd grade readers. The 
Gifted and Talented supervisor purchased the Junior Great Books series for use 
with these groups. At first I resisted being told one more thing I had to do! 
However, I must say, the kids do enjoy the stories and find them interesting.  
Additionally, they promote loads of conversation, much strategy use, and a lot 
of vocabulary development.
http://www.greatbooks.org/programs-for-all-ages/junior.html

Carroll
MD

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From: "elisa kifer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 

> I am needing some book recommendations and suggestions. We are starting a 
> new book club, enrichment program for our top 3rd grade readers. We do so 
> much for the lower kids with interventions, etc.. that we have decided we 
> want to do something a little extra for our top kids. This is to be a fun 
> yet educational experience for the kids. The leader of the clubs will be 
> the principal and the counselor, so that will make it exciting for the 
> kids. I would like some book suggestions for these book clubs. The club 
> will meet one time a week and then they will have outside reading on their 
> own. The majority of the kids are on a 40 or 44 DRA level. We would like 
> to read chapter books that will hold up for good discussions, and naturally 
> be a good read. I was thinking Lois Lowry and EB White. Help please!! 
> -- 
> Elisa M. Kifer 
> Third Grade Literacy Teacher 
> Fox Meadow Elementary 
> 
> 
> "Love of reading and writing is not taught, it is created. 
> Love of reading and writing is not required, it is inspired. 
> Love of reading and writing is not demanded, it is exemplified. 
> Love of reading and writing, is not exacted, it is quickened. 
> Love of reading and writing is not solicited, it is activated." 
> -Russell Stauffer, 1980 
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