Minimum of 2 books are read each month. Gr.3 pupils are given one on one instruction. Also, word recognition lists are devised for progressive learning. 6 students are given opportunities to share knowledge with younger partners. This project is highly effective toward reading improvement, independent reading, and long-term reading.
Students are more confident and willing to read.
We are in the third year of this reading project. During Dr. Seuss week, students, of course had fun working in partnerships reading a selected Dr. Seuss book and creating a Hat summary to display. 6 partners to read with, discuss, and identify story elements, do summaries, writing activities, or book reports. Throughout the school year, two-three times monthly, students meet in the library or classrooms to work together during 45 minute sessions. Minimum of 2 books are read each month.