What is most important is that all class members, regardless of
reading level, have access to the literature to be discussed in the book club, and that each student participates in written response to that book and discussion of it in a mixed - ability small group.See
Prior to third
grade, Book Club activities are centered
on the teacher
read - aloud, since most books that these children could
read independently would not have enough substance to warrant extended discussion.
Most school districts and administrators agree that, rather than simply retaining third graders who are not
reading on grade level, the better option is to identify struggling students
prior to third
grade and provide academic supports and remedial classes to help them get back
on track.