Reader of the Month April 2011

Our Reader of the Month for April is Jackie!  Jackie is a 6th grader who I have been working with since 2nd grade.  It has been so much fun to see her grow as a reader since I met her in 2nd grade.  She has been reading more and more and more!

Mrs. Read-A-Lot: What is your favorite book? Who would you recommend it to?

Jackie: My favorite book is The Strange Case of Origami Yoda.  I recommend to my friends and brother.


Mrs. Read-A-Lot: Where do you like to read?  Can you describe your favorite reading spot?


Jackie: I like to read in my room and also outside in my backyard.


Mrs. Read-A-Lot: When do you like to read?


Jackie: Every day I like to read.


Mrs. Read-A-Lot: What are the last three books you have read?


Jackie: 1. Holes 2. The Strange Case of Origami Yoda 3. Once Upon a Marigold

Mrs. Read-A-Lot:Do you prefer paperbacks or hardcover books?

Jackie: I prefer hardcover because you hold it better.

Mrs. Read-A-Lot: How do you choose a book?


Jackie: By looking in the back of the cover and reading first page in the book and then read the back, it tells you a little about the book.


Mrs. Read-A-Lot: Reading is...


Jackie: Reading is important because all your life you have to read.  Reading is important to me because I can have a good career for my life.  Everywhere you have to read.

Jackie has been doing some good reading!  We even wrote a letter to the author of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda and he sent us a signed origami Yoda!  Jackie and I were so excited.  I'm excited to share the book with my other students.  The author even includes a deaf character in the book named Caroline.  We had fun talking about Caroline and even asked the author about her hearing loss.  Thanks to Jackie for being the Reader of the Month and answering our reading questions!

If you can come to school and tell me whether Jackie likes paperback or hardcover books better, you will earn one sticker towards a reading reward!