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Percy Jackson Book Club for Boys

May 5, 2013

3rd Grade Book Club for Boys

We used Percy Jackson’s The Lightening Thief graphic novel for a book club for boys. I had big plans initially. Blue food. Lots of indoor games. Duct tape fun.

When the book club rolled around though, I was tired  with low energy so I ended up doing a very low key book club. No blue food. Spaghetti and meatballs delivered instead.

duct tape sword craft, duct tape and aluminum foil craft for boys,

The first thing we did was break out the duct tape which I had purchased at Staples a few weeks ago and squirreled away. I had a new roll of heavy duty aluminum foil, tape, copy paper, and scissors. Read more…

Comments: 15 Posted by: Categories: 4) Grade 3-5, Book Club for Kids, Reading Lists: Grades 3-5, Reading Lists: Graphic Novels
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ABCs of Graphic Novels, U through Z

January 11, 2013

Graphic Novels from A to Z

Many teachers are turning to comic books as a tool to develop reading skills as well as a deeper love for reading. 

Authentic Education

This final collection has some Young Adult (YA) graphic novels that are not Manga (I didn’t cover Manga simply because I haven’t read any. My son is not old enough yet). From gritty to fantasy, YA graphic novels cover the gamut.

Thank you for reading my collection of posts covering the ABCs of graphic novels. You must love graphic novels too!

Day 1: ABCs of Graphic Novels, A-E

Day 2: ABCs of Graphic Novels, F-J

Day 3: ABCs of Graphic Novels, K-O

Day 4: ABCs of Graphic Novels: P-T

Day 5: ABCs of Graphic Novels: U-Z

 

U is for Underpants. Captain Underpants that is! And now there is Super Diaper Baby too! Read more…

Comments: 6 Posted by: Categories: 2) Preschool, 3) Grade K-2, 4) Grade 3-5, 5) Middle School, Reading Lists: Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers
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ABCs of Graphic Novels, P through T

January 10, 2013

Graphic Novels Get Kids Reading!

Graphic novels are great to kids to realize that reading is fun. While most graphic novels seem geared for boys, I’ve found a few great ones for girls. Check out the trailer at the bottom for Smile, our very favorite graphic novel for girls!

Day 1: ABCs of Graphic Novels, A-E

Day 2: ABCs of Graphic Novels, F-J

Day 3: ABCs of Graphic Novels, K-O

Day 4: ABCs of Graphic Novels: P-T

Day 5: ABCs of Graphic Novels: U-Z Read more…

Comments: 4 Posted by: Categories: 2) Preschool, 3) Grade K-2, 4) Grade 3-5, 5) Middle School, Reading Lists: Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers
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ABCs of Graphic Novels, K through O

January 9, 2013

Graphic Novels Get Boys to Love Reading

Research has found that graphic novels address the needs of multiple learning styles, and that the visualizations help readers to understand the story first and the text after. 

Journal of Classroom Research in Literacy

My son is an example of how graphic novels help to solidify the concept that reading is fun! This collection of graphic novels are all books he loves.

My favorite graphic novel is the mystery series Max Finder. You have to use both the words and images to solve the short mysteries — about 5 pages each and they’re hard! What are your favorite graphic novels? Please share! Read more…

Comments: 10 Posted by: Categories: 2) Preschool, 3) Grade K-2, 4) Grade 3-5, 5) Middle School, Reading Lists: Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers
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ABCs of Graphic Novels, F through J

January 8, 2013

Graphic Novels Teach … Everything

Graphic novels offer a means for representing complex material in ways that reduce the cognitive demand of reading dense text while portraying sophisticated concepts. 

Education World

I’m excited to be posting on the ABCs of Graphic Novels, an ABC series with a great crew of compatriots who also blog on education. We are all posting the ABCs of (fill in the blank). Read more…

Comments: 4 Posted by: Categories: Reading Lists: Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers
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ABCs of Graphic Novels, A through E

January 7, 2013

Why Graphic Novels are Great for Reading!

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Graphic novels give the brain more of a workout per sentence than any other type of media, including conventional books. 

School Library Journal

I recently discovered graphic novels from my 8-year-old son who loves them. Together, we’ve been haunting the graphic novel section of the library. I had no idea there were so many great graphic novels for young readers, including books for girls! I’m excited to be joining a group of great educational bloggers on an ABC series of posts. Mine will be on graphic novels but everyone has a different topic. Please check out the great posts. I have the list below. Read more…

Comments: 23 Posted by: Categories: 2) Preschool, 3) Grade K-2, 4) Grade 3-5, 5) Middle School, Reading Lists: Graphic Novels
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Exceptional Books for Picky Kids

December 18, 2012

Great Newly Published Books for Reluctant Readers

My 2nd grade son and I have been reading most of these books together. I do the heavy lifting but he will read a half page here and there. I think that’s ok. We’ve especially enjoyed the challenge of trying to make it through the Worst-Case Scenario adventures with getting ourselves killed or sent home. Read more…

Comments: 13 Posted by: Categories: Asian American Children's Books, Award Winning Books for Kids, Reading Lists: Easy Chapter Books, Reading Lists: Grades 3-5, Reading Lists: Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers
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Mostly 2nd Grade Picks at Our School Book Fair

November 9, 2012

2nd and 3rd Grade Books for Boys

I went a little crazy at our school book fair this year. First we went before school the first day of the book fair to get the “good books” before they were all gone. Then we went after school, with Grasshopper and Sensei meeting us there since she’s now in middle school. Read more…

Comments: 6 Posted by: Categories: Reading Lists: Easy Chapter Books, Reading Lists: Grades 3-5, Reading Lists: Graphic Novels
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My 7yOld Son’s Favorite Books for Beginning Readers

July 23, 2012

Best Books for Beginning Readers

I was reading a post from Delightful Children’s Book, an excellent kids’ book blog,  when she confesses to hiding the fantasy chapter books her son prefers underneath the realistic fiction that she’d rather he read. I am the same about wanting my kids to read the carefully chosen books that I have selected for each of my kids. It’s just like the cobbler’s kids not having shoes, right? The children’s book bloggers’ kids all want to pick books on their own that are not sanctioned. Read more…

Comments: 16 Posted by: Categories: 3) Grade K-2, Book Reviews, Reading Lists: Easy Chapter Books, Reading Lists: Graphic Novels
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