This is a quick post to update you on a long-term reading assignment your child will be working on over the next coulple of weeks. Students visited the library today to search for a realistic fiction novel to read for the third independent reading project of the school year.
Here are some of characteristics of realistic fiction books that we brainstormed in class -
- a plot that includes events that could really happen
- a setting that takes place in modern times
- characters that are true-to-life
After I told students about five realistic fictions novels I thought they might enjoy, students used the rest of the period to browse the bookshelves for a novel that interested them. Students should select a novel by Friday, March 20th.
(By the way, all of the titles I described in class today are located on the right side of this blog in a virtual bookcase. If the virtual bookcase does not appear because your web browswer doesn't recognize it, you may access the bookcase by clicking on the following link - http://www.shelfari.com/nilesenglish/shelf)
Students must finish the novel they selected by Monday, April 6th. In addition to reading the novel, students should also fill out the Realistic Fiction Novel Graphic Organizer they received in class today. Students will use the information they record in the graphic organizer to complete a writing assignment that they will learn more about later.
As I mentioned when students began the last independent reading project back in January, I encourage you to check in with your child to see what novel he or she is reading. Some realistic fiction novels are light and humerous, and others deal with mature themes. You and your child are the best judge about what novels are appropriate for him or her.
As always, please email me if you have any questions!
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