Kim we did something similar last year as well. I had obtained a grant for funding the cost of the books, we read, "Isabel of the Whales". We are a K-4 school, so younger children were read the story in the classrooms or at home by an adult and older kids could read on their own. We had updates weekly on our morning announcements and culminated with the author visiting the school and our very own 30 ft Isabel whale. In the evening we had several activities for families too. It was a good pick for older children - it was a bit complicated for our younger students. But I've realized, you can't please everyone! We did it in 4 weeks and that was just enough time to hold interest. Some of the suggestions were non-fiction, but it sounds like you were able to do that as well. You could always look into the more classic children's literature. My first thoughts are "Pictures of Hollis Woods," "Loser," "Esperanza Rising," or Zachary Beaver Comes to Town." They are at a level that should be good for most kids, and allow for serious discussions as a classroom. I'm not familiar with Zack File books either. Good luck! Kelly AB
On 12/6/08 5:44 PM, "kim lum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Last year our second - fifth grade school did a book for all families to read. It was the Mystery on Mackinac Island. We had many activites including a film and fudge night with a sing along. We did this in part to encourage all our families to read at home. March is reading month in the state of Michigan so we culminated this project with an open house. Familes came to school again to see our writing displays, art displays and to enjoy an ice cream social. We are looking for a title for our next book. Someone suggested the Zack File books since they are exciting and easy to read. Does anyone know these books or have a different suggestion? Thanks for your thoughts. Kim _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
