Miss English ELA
2019-2020

The 40 Book Challenge is designed to put the joy back into independent reading. It is a vetted program based on The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller. We all know that reading touches every aspect of learning and the more we intentionally practice this discipline, the more successful we will be in all areas of life. Reading is EVERYWHERE!

The 40 Book Challenge is just that – a personal CHALLENGE. It is not a class grade. It is not a mandatory program. It is not meant to deflate student achievement. It is merely meant to push students, teachers, and families to embrace a culture of reading, to explore all genres, and to push beyond our comfort zones.

Genres

-Poetry
-Nonfiction
-Biography/Autobiography/Memoir
-Historical Fiction
-Realistic Fiction
-Traditional Literature
-Mystery
-Science Fiction
-Fantasy

We read a total of



books this school year!

1305

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I have read 54 books this school year!

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Miss English

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My favorite read alouds this year...

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6TH GRADE

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With a mix of mystery and superheroes, Mile Lupica introduces us to Zach Harriman. A boy who not only us dealing with the loss of his father but the discovery of skills he never knew he had. With the help of his best friend, Zach develops his "super abilities" in hopes of being even half the man he thought his dad to be. Lupica offers a superhero story with a twist. Zach has to not only fight the "bads" but make a decision on who he trusts! This kept my on my toes, wondering what Zach was going to do next and who really was on his side!

My favorite read alouds this year...

7TH GRADE

In another detailed account of historical tragedy, James L. Swanson uses his uncanny ability to tell stories to make any reader feel that they are experiencing the death of MLK with the world in the 1950s. He gives essential background information dating back a decade, to help paint the picture of a men, one desperate to change the world for the better and the other to for the worse. This is a unique nonfiction tale, jam packed with information but writing well enough to feel like a mystery you have not solved before. I was not surprised to find the 2nd book in the trio to be fantastic, but I am looking for to the next and last one to take me on yet another adventure through American history. A great read for any reluctant nonfiction reader.

My favorite read alouds this year...

8TH GRADE

A new to me read, Myers assassin gives a fictional point of view to the man who took our 16th President. We find ourself looking at Booth through the eyes of a young girl, in love with the then star. You learn how charismatic Booth could be and the true devastation that was felt by all during a time when our country was truly divided. In vivid tales, we are faced with the a man who felt it was his greatest duty and honor to defeat Lincoln and uphold the America of the past. Highly recommend take the time to read!

My favorite book I read this year...

A great read for any fan of Divergent or The Hunger Games. We are thrown in the world that is separated by colors - red and silver. The blood that people bleed define not only their status but their abilities. Silver blood individuals have supernatural abilities that give them higher ranks and better living conditions, leaving the red to suffer in poverty. This is all true until we met Mar, a girl who bleeds red but hold more power than any silver before. She challenges the world to see the divide as unjust, and fights for the people who suffer. The first book in a series, we follow Mar on her journey to a world where all, both silver and red, can finally live in harmony.

I have read 26 Books this year!

Logan Frame, Grade 7

My favorite Read Aloud book this year

Fish in a Tree By:Lynda Mually Hunt

I liked this book the best because it was entertaining and a good book

My favorite book this Year:

Allies By: Alan Gratz

This is my favorite book since this is full of action and is very entertaining