Current Reading Activities

Making a reading quilt: Teachers are given quilt pieces in various colors. The pieces measure 8 1\2" by 4 1\4" and are folded vertically. On the top, the student writes the title of the book and decorates appropriately and colorfully since this section will be on the face of the quilt. Inside the fold the student writes a short summary and evaluation of the book. The backing of the quilt is butcher paper taped together to measure eight feet square. The center panel was created using WordArt and Microsoft Word. Squares are pasted to the backing as students turn them in.

 Readers' Workshop discussion groups are held in cooperation with English classes at all grade levels. These informal discussions are attended by 10-12 students at a time. Discussion centers around the following points:

• plot summary
• relevance of the title
• notable character
• significant scene
• good character traits shown by characters
• evaluation.

See also Blue Ribbon Character Reading Program