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Lesson: End of Year Reading Celebration
Level: Primary Classrooms
Objective:
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Students will celebrate their reading successes for the current school year.
Materials:
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Dr. Seuss Poster
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Reading awards for each student in the classroom.
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Snacks and drinks (if desired)
Preparation:
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Print and display the Dr. Seuss poster in your classroom.
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Prepare individual student reading awards based on observations of student reading behaviors from Reader’s Workshop. We have included some ideas below.
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Celebration Idea:
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During one of the final Reader’s Workshop times of the school year have the students gather in an area of the classroom to present awards for reading.
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Serve snacks and drinks (if desired).
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Take a moment to discuss each student’s successes in reading and present the student with his/her award.
Reading Award Ideas:
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Most improved reader
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Always uses independent reading time wisely
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Stays on topic when talking about reading
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Pays attention during mini-lessons
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Chooses just right books
The teacher might also think about reading skills that are a strength for each child. Here are some skills to consider:
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Comprehension
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Fluency
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Sight words
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Writing about reading
The teacher might also consider what types of books a child reads and understands well (an expert, so to speak):
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Fiction
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Nonfiction
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Animal books
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History books
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Mysteries
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Popular series
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