tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post5317959988810162476..comments2024-03-27T11:58:10.748-04:00Comments on Wild about fifth grade: 40 Book Challenge FREEBIES Every Teacher NeedsMelissa O'Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06341206961178308887noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-32693585588574310302019-09-02T19:41:56.324-04:002019-09-02T19:41:56.324-04:00It stands for Easy, Just Right or Challenging. :)...It stands for Easy, Just Right or Challenging. :)Melissa O'Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341206961178308887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-996183298841573712019-07-30T18:31:51.602-04:002019-07-30T18:31:51.602-04:00Love this! Thank you!! Question for you: what does...Love this! Thank you!! Question for you: what does the E, JR, and C stand for in the last column of the recording sheet? :) Thanks!!Mrs. Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16244632165919949091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-70127545355031272722014-08-31T20:46:12.990-04:002014-08-31T20:46:12.990-04:00HI Sheena, mine is organized by both. Books are i...HI Sheena, mine is organized by both. Books are in bins labeled by genre, series, or author. Inside each book cover I write the DRA level so that students can determine if the book is just right. Melissa O'Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341206961178308887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-30252166312323272552014-08-07T23:21:05.108-04:002014-08-07T23:21:05.108-04:00I am planning to do the challenge this year. I am ...I am planning to do the challenge this year. I am struggling on how to organize my classroom library. By genre? By level? or both?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00978625600964555543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-3937239517621161532014-07-29T17:56:14.495-04:002014-07-29T17:56:14.495-04:00HI Rachel, I count the chapter books I read aloud ...HI Rachel, I count the chapter books I read aloud to my class as part of my 40 book challenge and I allow the students to count them as well towards their challenge :) I do not usually count the mentor texts and other picture books we look at, but my students are allowed to count a certain number of choice books - so they could use those towards their challenge if they wanted to. :)Melissa O'Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341206961178308887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-80521432937771974072014-07-29T17:53:42.230-04:002014-07-29T17:53:42.230-04:00Try some of the 'Guys Read' compilations. ...Try some of the 'Guys Read' compilations. They are filled with short stories, written specifically for boys, by amazing authors! Also, boys in my classroom love the Percy Jackson books, everything by Gary Paulson, they love minecraft books and most science fiction/fantasy books they can get their hands on. It's always good to have lots of nonfiction books on hand for boys too. We have a classroom subscription to Sports Illustrated for Kids, boys also love Ripley's and Guinness World Record books and pretty much anything about war and/ gross topics. LOL Hope this helps!! Melissa O'Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341206961178308887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-90568214577894805792014-07-28T13:00:29.978-04:002014-07-28T13:00:29.978-04:00Really love this idea!! I'm sure the kids real...Really love this idea!! I'm sure the kids really get into it too.<br /><br />I am moving from 2nd to 6th this year. What are some recommendations for books that boys will enjoy?lohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439176159579240194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-7965397976992132462014-07-22T17:14:38.807-04:002014-07-22T17:14:38.807-04:00I've been thinking about the 40 Book Challenge...I've been thinking about the 40 Book Challenge all summer, and was just getting ready to start working on some things! This just saved me a lot of time! Thank you! SShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981526540796137505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-78260827750453238102014-07-16T13:06:58.461-04:002014-07-16T13:06:58.461-04:00I love this idea. I immediately thought of Weight ...I love this idea. I immediately thought of Weight Watchers (haha) and how you get recognition for various weight loss milestones. Celebrating the smaller goals helps keep you motivated to reach the bigger goals. I definitely plan on creating some sort of reader recognition display for next year! <br /><br />For the books that you posted on the door, do you mean books such as read alouds and mentor texts? Or books you read for own enjoyment? Also, do books used in literature circles or guided reading count towards the 40? Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074397899413441071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-18563798645835951092014-07-16T11:38:27.067-04:002014-07-16T11:38:27.067-04:00Thanks Janine! Best of luck with 4th grade. You ...Thanks Janine! Best of luck with 4th grade. You will love it!! Let me know if you have any questions about the 40 Book Challenge!Melissa O'Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341206961178308887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-76376977467668607142014-07-15T23:51:45.860-04:002014-07-15T23:51:45.860-04:00What a great post! I am moving to 4th grade this ...What a great post! I am moving to 4th grade this year and this is right up my alley. I can't wait to incorporate this. Thank you so much.<br /><br />faithfulinfirst.blogspot.comJaninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953696469072686797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-11910442399647126492014-07-15T22:41:37.103-04:002014-07-15T22:41:37.103-04:00Thanks Tara! I came across the idea on Twitter an...Thanks Tara! I came across the idea on Twitter and through my literacy coach. I'm so glad I did and I can't wait to have a new door to photograph this coming year!Melissa O'Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341206961178308887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497639452670204398.post-90079829782098583582014-07-15T22:14:27.083-04:002014-07-15T22:14:27.083-04:00Love the idea of recording your books on the door!...Love the idea of recording your books on the door! What a great way to show your students how much you value reading!<br /><br />Tara<br /><a href="http://theelementarymathmaniac.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Math Maniac</a><br />The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.com