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From: Megan Schliesman <Schliesman>
Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2001 08:57:51 -0500
It's time to begin our October discussion on CCBC-Net: Chapters books for newly independent readers and novels for skilled young readers.
We chose this topic in part because of the questions we get at the CCBC from teachers, librarians and others who work with children. The questions we get about books for six-, seven- and eight-year olds often fall into two areas: what are some good books for children who have mastered the basics of reading and are ready to try a chapter book? And what are some good novels for skilled young readers--six-, seven-, and eight-year-olds who are reading at a much higher grade level but still need books that are developmentally appropriate in terms of content.
Why don't we begin the discussion this month by addressing the first issue--chapter books for newly independent readers. What books will not only entertain young readers and keep them engaged in reading but challenge them as well? There are certainly a number of series published for children who are ready for chapter books, and we welcome your ideas on these, but we are also wondering what you recommend beyond those series--what individual books do you share with them, and do you invite them to try on their own?
We're eager to here your thoughts and ideas, and hear about your experiences with newly independent readers.
Megan
Megan Schliesman, Librarian Cooperative Children's Book Center School of Education UW-Madison 608&2?03 schliesman at education.wisc.edu
Received on Tue 02 Oct 2001 08:57:51 AM CDT
Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2001 08:57:51 -0500
It's time to begin our October discussion on CCBC-Net: Chapters books for newly independent readers and novels for skilled young readers.
We chose this topic in part because of the questions we get at the CCBC from teachers, librarians and others who work with children. The questions we get about books for six-, seven- and eight-year olds often fall into two areas: what are some good books for children who have mastered the basics of reading and are ready to try a chapter book? And what are some good novels for skilled young readers--six-, seven-, and eight-year-olds who are reading at a much higher grade level but still need books that are developmentally appropriate in terms of content.
Why don't we begin the discussion this month by addressing the first issue--chapter books for newly independent readers. What books will not only entertain young readers and keep them engaged in reading but challenge them as well? There are certainly a number of series published for children who are ready for chapter books, and we welcome your ideas on these, but we are also wondering what you recommend beyond those series--what individual books do you share with them, and do you invite them to try on their own?
We're eager to here your thoughts and ideas, and hear about your experiences with newly independent readers.
Megan
Megan Schliesman, Librarian Cooperative Children's Book Center School of Education UW-Madison 608&2?03 schliesman at education.wisc.edu
Received on Tue 02 Oct 2001 08:57:51 AM CDT
