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| SUMMER READING 2008 | |
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| Get caught up in the Summer Olympics and become a Reader Olympian this
summer!
Athletes from all over the world will compete this August in the Summer
Olympic games. These world class athletes achieved their success through
hard work, practice, dedication and commitment. You can become a world class
reader by following the example of these athletes: practice, work hard,
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| Internet Links | |
| | Interested in finding books that other children recommend?
The Children's Choice Awards Booklists will provide you with great books that
are sure to become some of your favorites.
Click Here
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| | American Library Association 2008 Notable Children's Book. These books were
deemed the best books published this past year for children!
Click Here
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| | Read-Write-Think- Learning Beyond the Classroom Summer Activities sponsored
by the International Reading Association and National Council of Teacher's of
English
Click here for great summer activities!
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| | BookFlix: This terrific online service is available free from home or use it
at the public library.
Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic
video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from
Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link
fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces
children to a world of knowledge and exploration.
Click Here
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| | Book Adventure is a great site to locate books that are on your reading level
AND you can take short quizzes on books to make sure that you understood what
you read. The program will also keep track of what you read and award points
which you can redeem for prizes. A FREE site! Worth checkig out!
Click Here
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| Other Resources | |
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| Expanded your reading by selecting books from these authors. Visit the
public library and borrow any of these authors' books.
Suggested authors that are appropriate for independent readers!
David A. Adler (Young Cam Jansen)
Crosby Newall Bonsall
Clyde Robert Bulla
Alyssa Satin Capucilli (Biscuit books)
Syd Hoff
James Howe
Suzy Kline
Jean Van Leeuwen
Arnold Lobel (Frog ad Toad)
James Marshall
Peggy Parish (Amelia Bedelia)
Barbara Park (Junie B. Jones)
Cynthia Rylant (Henry and Mudge, Mr. Putter)
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat (Nate the Great)
Harriet Zeifert (Harry books) | |
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