Henry and Mudge

A Book Club Selection

Cynthia Rylant has created the most loveable mutt. Mudge is well loved by his buddy Henry. Come enjoy a Henry and Mudge book study.

Activities for Your Students

watch for more ideas later this week....my focus the last weeks of school

I like to teach reading using the Four Blocks Literacy Methods. Here is some information about how Book Clubs are run. Check out some of these other ways to teach in flexible groups with Four Blocks.

The During Reading portion of the Guided Reading Block utilizes flexible groups.  Strategically using these groupings allows for addressing the multilevel needs of the classroom. BookClubs are an excellent way for teachers to provide children with variety and choice within the Guided Reading Block..Joe Furhrmann

• The teacher selects three or four books which are tied together by author, genre, topic or theme. Students will be allowed to choose from these books. One book should of an level easier than the class average and one a more difficult level.
• The teacher can expose the class to each selection by reading the introductory pages, the first chapter, the fly jacket, or allowing students to have a quick preview of the selections.
• When choosing students should write down their first, second and third choices.  This way the teacher can provide that at least one of the student' choices will be honored and at the same time have some room to strategically place children in groups.
• Over subsequent days children will work through the book in their groups.
  • The before reading activity will include a teacher discussion of purpose for the days reading and overview of other activities.
  • During reading children will read together in the "Book Club" and complete any activity assigned.
  • The after reading activity will consist of each club reporting back to the whole group.