School is in full swing and the classes are into the rhythm of learning. The students are more comfortable with expectations, class rules and homework. The setting of our first read-aloud, "The Graveyard Book," is the cemetery. Perfect for fall leaves twirling, shifting clouds and moonlit nights. The students have embraced the author, Neil Gaiman, as he captures attention with his British accent (pip! pip!) and longgg pauses.
Reading for pleasure at home is also vital to a student's success. Pleasure reading builds fluency, increases vocabulary, and helps a child build background knowledge. My class is loaded to the brim with books. The students also have full access to the middle school library and the Watertown Public Library. If you would like novel suggestions, just send me an email. I would be happy to help with book selection. Cuddle up, crack open a book, and get hooked on a great adventure. Make it a "family thing!"
msullivan@watertown.k12.ma.us
The Graveyard book is very Good its Hitting the good part
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