Re: [LM_NET] TARGET: Reading habits 4th vrs 5th

[Barbara Fritz <fritzlibrary@YAHOO.COM>]

Sorry to post to the whole group, my response bounced
back with a message that it could not be delivered.
Maybe this is a worth discussion for the entire group
anyway.

Hi Joyce, I am curious about why you feel you need to
justify purchasing a book recommended for gr 5-8.
Given that the book is of a quality you would approve
for your school, if a book is recommended for gr. 5
then it is usually appropriate for that level, end of
problem. A book recommended for gr. 6-9, that you
might need to justify. I have three K-5 buildings and
purchase many gr. 5-8 and some gr. 6-8 or 9 if the
subject is appropriate and the book is a good "safe"
read for 10-11 year olds. 

Just my opinion and I have nothing to back it up but
may years of experience. 
 
Barb

--- Joyce Pavelko <jpavelko@DISTRICT96.K12.IL.US>
wrote:

> Dear Friends:
> This query is for elementary schools whose highest
> grade level is 5th 
> grade.
> 
> I teach in a school (and school district) with a lot
> of good readers 
> and strong test scores. However, in a building with
> grades 1-5, I find 
> that books for 5th graders are frequently
> recommended for grades 5-8. I 
> agree that the 5th graders can handle more
> sophisticated topics than 
> 4th grade. I also think they have other unique needs
> as readers.
> 
> Consequently, I am trying to identify these needs
> and back it up with 
> some research or even some casually collected
> numbers from you. If you 
> have any thoughts or know of sources for
> information, please email me. 
> Please note that I have been searching for many,
> many hours on ERIC and 
> EBSCO but have not found articles that helped me
> out.
> 
> Though circulation statistics never tell the whole
> story about reading 
> habits, they do help a little. If you could share
> these statistics, I'd 
> be appreciative:
> 
> --number of 4th graders in your school and total
> number of items 
> circulated at this point in the year
> --number of 5th graders in your school and total
> number of items 
> circulated at this point in the year
> 
> OR
> 
> --a comparison of circulation statistics your 5th
> graders checked out 
> last year compared to this year
> 
> I appreciate your help. Some of you are very
> enthusiastic and might 
> have some ideas for surveys, other types of data to
> collect, etc. 
> However, at this point in the year, I am looking for
> quick and easy.
> 
> Thank you in advance,
> 
> Joyce Pavelko
> Learning Center Specialist
> Ivy Hall School-Grades 1-5
> 1072 Ivy Hall Lane
> Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
> 847-459-0022 x1301
> email: jpavelko@district96.k12.il.us
> 
>
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"Librarian. Genetically predisposed to answer questions and correct misconceptions 
- whether asked or not." 2 01 2007  blf

Barbara Fritz
Elementary Librarian
Bloomsburg Area School District
Bloomsburg PA
fritzlibrary@yahoo.com

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