Sixth grade students have demonstrated their love of reading by delving into new authors and titles. At Hopewell, we frequently talk about being 'A Culture of Readers'. These students have immersed themselves into creating a vision and a plan that will align their own reading passions, with a unique idea that will inspire others as well. We have also formed a TED ED club to document our journey and support others around the world as we seek to make a difference. Our ideas are coming to life. We invite you to share our excitement in bringing books alive, connecting readers and authors and talking about great literature.
Below are some examples of their work in action.
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Helping students find great books
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Kellen and Luke have created a web page in which students can find a great book to read for every week in the year. The site also allows students to take quizzes, answer questions and learn more information about the author.
Check it out: cultureofreaders.weebly.com Mr. and Mrs. Bunny by Polly Horvath -Joey and Alex came up with the idea of "HWB5" - which stands for Hopewell Book Five. They read five great books and designed a format for students to read, record and then vote for their favorite title. Frequently we've heard them promoting their book contest on the school intercom and presenting to various 4-6th grade classes to encourage others to read these five titles. In May, the voting will determine which title is the favorite with Hopewell students. (Mr. and Mrs. Bunny by Polly Horvath, Saving Zasha by Randi Barrow, Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson, Doppelgänger by Peter Hautman and The Ghost and Mrs. Hobbs by Cynthia DeFelice)
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Author Focus
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