Last week each class created a graph showing their top five books. After students nominated the books, each student voted for their favorite. Mrs. Berry hung these graphs for students to read as they wait in line for breakfast and for lunch.
Each morning I have the pleasure of greeting students as they come for breakfast. The graphs have been the topic of our conversations each morning and I love talking with students about books! Students love showing me what book they voted for and I love hearing their reasons.
I also love hearing the conversations between students, "Have you read that book.....?" "That book is so funny!" and "I used to love that book when I was in Kindergarten."
Tomorrow I will take some pictures of the graphs to share with you. It's great to talk to students about the books they are reading, why they choose the books they do, and what hooks them as a reader.
When I am asked what type of books I read, I usually say, "Grown up Nancy Drew's". Nancy Drew mysteries hooked me as a young reader and I hope our students will continue a life filled with favorite books.
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