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Elementary Reading Enrichment
All literature is not created equal! While children should read from a variety of genres, some literature selections offer greater enrichment than others. The links below open record keeping charts with several classic titles that build readers' vocabulary and background knowledge - two essential components of solid reading comprehension skills.
The lists are also helpful for parents who are interested in finding challenging, high quality reading selections for their children. The lists indicate book titles, authors, reading levels, Accelerated Reader (AR) points, and spaces to record dates and teachers' initials. Students who complete a reading list and pass the corresponding quizzes will receive a certificate from the school.
Parents and students should understand that assigning reading levels to any reading material is not an exact science. It is true that readers should most often read texts near their grade level, but there is certainly no harm in a child reading an interesting book that is slightly below grade level. Some students will be able to digest literature that is two or more years beyond their grade level, and those students should be encouraged to read selections that challenge them.
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