The fourth grade classes will continue using the C.I.A. model. The acronym C.I.A. stands for collect, interpret, and apply. Each word describes a critical stage of thinking and is designed to help readers overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed that they have as they begin reading longer texts. It is also meant to increase students’ understanding of complex texts, by helping them see patterns in the texts that will point them to authors’ messages or themes. Books read include: Shiloh, Streams to the River River to the Sea, Castle in the Attic, Children of the Gold Rush
We will continue to incorporate as much as possible of our last year's reading program as well:
TIME For Kids Magazine: TIME For Kids is a weekly classroom news magazine that motivates kids to read! Issues cover a wide range of real-world topics kids love to learn about - and it's the best nonfiction text you'll find!
Literature Groups: Weekly book groups ensure that our students are reading quality literature and facilitate discussion and understanding of literature.
Silent Reading: An opportunity for students to self select a book and read during the class. Teachers will conference individually with students.
Read Aloud: An opportunity to highlight great writing and model reading strategies. Read aloud builds community, exposes children to books, authors, or genres they might not discover on their own, provides an opportunity to introduce students to genres they often avoid, and reinforces that reading is enjoyable.
Here are some great sites to help you find good books: