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Reading Lists/Recommendations

Whatever you choose to read, and there are many wonerful books waiting for you, please remember to do the "5 Finger Test". For this test you:

• Open the book to the middle. Select a full page of text
• Read the page (aloud if possible)
• Put one finger up for every word you can not pronounce or do not know
• If you get five ( 5 ) fingers up on one page, the book is too difficult to read independently
• If you do not get any fingers up, but are reading very slowly and decoding almost every word, you will not enjoy the book.

Reading Suggestions:

Guys Do Read : Best selling author and former teacher Jon Scieszka has started a web site designed to motivate boys to read.

Dr. Peggy Sharp is well known for her presentations about new children's books, connecting the books to all areas of the curriculum, and motivating children to read. She is an experienced teacher and library media specialist and has received national awards for her creative teaching ideas.

Eighteen Great Books for Girls

New York Public Library - suggested reading lists for young readers

American Library Association - Recommended Reading Lists for All Ages

Summer Reading

It is very important that your student reads during the summer. They will perform better in school if they keep reading during the summer break. Here are a few programs in our area to choose from:

·         Spokane County Library Grades K-3 (They have a different theme every summer. Your student will bring home the information the first part of June).

·         Barnes & Noble (read 8 books get one free)

·         Hastings (read 8 books get one free)