In our magical class, we will be reading a variety of books to increase our reading comprehension and understanding. With each book will be a curriculum, ask and answer questions, and a book report. Below are the books we are considering, if you have any suggestions or questions please let me know by sending an email to reports.alc@gmail.com ATTN: Ms. Ashlie Reading in the subject line.
- Harry Potter Series books 1-7 (audio books) for fun class read aloud
- The Sorcerers Stone
- Chamber of Secrets
- Prisoner of Azkaban
- Goblet of Fire
- Order of the Phoenix
- Half Blood Prince
- Deathly Hallows
- Holes by Louis Sachar
- "Holes," by Louis Sachar, tells the story of Stanley Yelnats, who is wrongly accused of stealing and sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention camp where the boys are forced to dig holes all day. The story intertwines Stanley's present-day experiences at the camp with the history of the area, revealing secrets and connections to his own family's past, ultimately leading to redemption and the lifting of a family curse.
- We have class copies of this book
- Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
- "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls tells the story of Billy Coleman, a young boy in the Ozark Mountains who works hard to save enough money to buy two Redbone Coonhound puppies. The story follows Billy as he raises, trains, and hunts with his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann, developing a deep and lasting bond with them. The novel explores themes of loyalty, love, and the cyclical nature of life and death, as the dogs play a central role in Billy's coming-of-age and eventual acceptance of loss.
- We have class copies of this book
- The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien (audio book)
- In "The Hobbit," Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, joins a company of dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield on a quest to reclaim their treasure from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, they face numerous dangers and Bilbo discovers a magic ring that grants him invisibility. After many adventures, including encounters with trolls, goblins, and spiders, they reach the Lonely Mountain. Bilbo's cleverness helps them enter the mountain, and he eventually plays a key role in the Battle of the Five Armies, which secures their victory and the restoration of the dwarven kingdom.
- There is a graphic novel that would be really cool for students to have, if you like this option here is the link to purchase: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-hobbit_jrr-tolkien_sean-deming/327992/?resultid=fd5635aa-e4d3-4c79-ad09-5265911ac9c4#edition=2366063&idiq=4240617
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