Macie Henjum (NCRC) Project!

First Chapter Friday is a classroom literacy activity designed to get students excited about reading.

What it is:
On Fridays, the teacher reads the first chapter of a high-interest book aloud to the class. I choose different topics and genres, hopefully to spark interest in all my students at some point.

Why it’s done:
The goal is to hook students into new books and spark curiosity. By hearing just the beginning, students get invested in the characters and storyline without having the whole book given away.

Benefits:

• Builds excitement around reading

• Exposes students to different genres and authors

• Strengthens listening comprehension

• Encourages independent reading (students often want to check the book out afterward!)

• Helps struggling readers access grade-level texts through read-aloud

It’s essentially a fun, low-pressure way to promote a love of reading and introduce great books.

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I created a hi-lo reading section at Central Middle School!

The Literacy Advancement Grant allowed me to provide more high interest options for lower level readers. Thank you!! Here are a few pictures of all but one book, as it is currently checked out.  Thank you! 

Angela Kitzman (Chautauqua)

The students were able to take two books and compare prospectives from the different slave narratives from different states.  They were able to compare language, dialect, as well as conditions in which they lived and were treated.  

Tara Okerson (Chautauqua)

I used my grant money to purchase The Fidget Games and Read Aloud Book Companions. Both of these resources have been utilized with enthusiasm and by all learning levels. The Fidget Games have been a great resource for early finishers to continue learning while playing games, as well as, a great resource that allows my higher readers to play on the same level as my lower levels. I plan to work them into Centers next year because they fit right into our curriculum and standards. The Read Aloud Book Companions have been an amazing time filler for me when things come up and I need a lesson last minute, as well as, giving me ease when a substitute teacher is needed. Your grant has allowed me to challenge all levels of readers. This puts a big smile on my teacher face to see them working together and learning to love reading!

Alison Steele (NCRC)

Alison Steele - NCRC

Angela Kitzman - Chautauqua

Gwen Erickson - NCRC

Macie Henjum - NCRC

Megan Anderson - NCRC

Tara Okerson - Chautauqua