The Reading Connection: A year-round book club
Book Talk: Celebrating a Global New YearOn Tuesday November 9 join teacher Earline Hill for a book talk about Grace Lin's novel "The Year of the Dog."
This short chapter book tells the story of Grace, a Chinese-American girl. Grace learns that it is the Chinese "Year of the Dog," which is supposed to be a lucky one for her. She hopes that the "Year of the Dog" will help her learn about her talents and interests. Will Grace be lucky in the "Year of the Dog"? Read it to find out! Woven throughout this story are tales of how Grace's family blends their Chinese heritage with American traditions. Readers from ages 7 to 10 who are interested in Chinese culture will especially like this book and its sequel, The Year of the Rat.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/kids-books/
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The Afterschool Program that Makes Reading Relevant in Public Schools Public SchoolsAnonyms
The Reading Connection, is a collaborative effort between RMES teacher Earline Hill and RMPL librarian Jolanda Durbin. Their mission is to reinforce the curriculum with year round events and meetings while celebrating global cultures, and the joy of reading. For this first year their efforts will be directed toward fourth grade classes in four schools: Ford Elementary School; Green Valley Elementary School; Greenwood Elementary School; Oakland Elementary School; and Waller K-8. After this trial year ends and procedures followed to determine the value and cost of the programs there are plans to expand the program through multiple grades and expand to other schools. Unlike other programs like summer reading club, extracurricular activities and celebrations of individual cultures the mission of this program is all inclusive, year round, and multifaceted. This dynamic program centers around nurturing a love of reading but also fosters the understanding of global diversity and collaboration through a student run newspaper, participation in community cultural events, and year round student oriented activities directed by Hill and Durbin.
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