BOOK BUDDIES: Book Clubs, Reading Partners & Literature Circles in the Classroom

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Grade Levels
1st - 5th, Homeschool
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40 pages

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In my classroom, we have Book Buddies. These partnerships come in two forms: Student Book Clubs and Reading Partners. A book club consists of a group of students (typically 4-6 is manageable) while reading partners are just two classmates. Both groupings operate in the same manner.
The students read the same book independently at the same time. They predetermine a page number to stop at and complete a book discussion planning sheet to bring to the meeting. As they read, they record questions to ask during the discussion. The questions are all open ended to inspire deep and meaningful conversation. This helps to improve comprehension and critical thinking skills. I created this packet to use with my own class.
The implementation of the Common Core means we will be focusing so much more on book discussions and authentic literature vs. basal work. Yippee! I can't wait to use these and am really looking forward to seeing my friends excited about reading and communicating their thinking with peers on a regular basis.
The packet includes:
Reader Surveys (to assist in forming partners and groups)
A detailed explanation about how to implement and manage Book Buddies
A collection of 8 different mini-poster templates for displaying your Book Buddy Rules / Guidelines for Success
2 Teacher Management Sheets (for tracking partnerships)
Graphic Organizers and Prompts to make student packets
Book Review Checklists
Book Review Stationary
Student Rubric
Teacher Rubric / Feedback Form
It is aligned with the following Common Core Standards:
1.RL.1 1.RL.2 1.RL.3
2.RL.1 2.RL.2 2.RL.3
3.RL.1 2.RL.2 3.RL.3
4.RL.1 4.RL.2 4.RL.3
5.RL.1 5.RL.2 5.RL.3
It would be best for grades 2-5, but is appropriate for 1st as well
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Teaching Procedures and Routines
Managing Math Workshop/Guided Math
Managing Reader Workshop/Guided Reading
Creative Ways to Get Your Students' Attention
Planning and Managing a Stress-Free Field Trip
Using Hand Signals to Create an Effective Learning Environment
Managing Student Assignments
Using Hand Signals During Group Lessons
Direct Link to the blog post that featured this product. It has LOTS of photos: http://clutterfreeclassroom.blogspot.com/2013/07/CurriculumMaps.html
The students read the same book independently at the same time. They predetermine a page number to stop at and complete a book discussion planning sheet to bring to the meeting. As they read, they record questions to ask during the discussion. The questions are all open ended to inspire deep and meaningful conversation. This helps to improve comprehension and critical thinking skills. I created this packet to use with my own class.
The implementation of the Common Core means we will be focusing so much more on book discussions and authentic literature vs. basal work. Yippee! I can't wait to use these and am really looking forward to seeing my friends excited about reading and communicating their thinking with peers on a regular basis.
The packet includes:
Reader Surveys (to assist in forming partners and groups)
A detailed explanation about how to implement and manage Book Buddies
A collection of 8 different mini-poster templates for displaying your Book Buddy Rules / Guidelines for Success
2 Teacher Management Sheets (for tracking partnerships)
Graphic Organizers and Prompts to make student packets
Book Review Checklists
Book Review Stationary
Student Rubric
Teacher Rubric / Feedback Form
It is aligned with the following Common Core Standards:
1.RL.1 1.RL.2 1.RL.3
2.RL.1 2.RL.2 2.RL.3
3.RL.1 2.RL.2 3.RL.3
4.RL.1 4.RL.2 4.RL.3
5.RL.1 5.RL.2 5.RL.3
It would be best for grades 2-5, but is appropriate for 1st as well
You may also be interested in my other top-selling products for. . .
CLASSROOM / TEACHER ORGANIZATION
The Clutter-Free Classroom Guide to Organizing and Managing Your Classroom{#1 Best Selling Product}
The Absolute Best Way to End the Day With a Spotless and Organized Classroom
Organize Your Meeting Notes
Organize Your To Do Lists
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Teaching Procedures and Routines
Managing Math Workshop/Guided Math
Managing Reader Workshop/Guided Reading
Creative Ways to Get Your Students' Attention
Planning and Managing a Stress-Free Field Trip
Using Hand Signals to Create an Effective Learning Environment
Managing Student Assignments
Using Hand Signals During Group Lessons
Direct Link to the blog post that featured this product. It has LOTS of photos: http://clutterfreeclassroom.blogspot.com/2013/07/CurriculumMaps.html
Total Pages
40 pages
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