Community of Readers
Community of Readers is a reading incentive
program for students and teachers designed to encourage students to read and
develop an appreciation for different types of literature (genres). Students benefit from Community of Readers by increasing their vocabulary,
academic achievement and love of reading. Students will receive rewards based on reading books from different
categories.
Here are links to the Parent Information Letters
that went home at the first of school. These letters describe Community of Readers in detail.
Parent Information Letter (Grades K–1)
Parent Information Letter (Grade 2)
Parent Information Letter (Grade 3)
Parent Information Letter (Grades 4)
Parent Information Letter (Grades 5)
Harmony Readers Book list
(leveled book list for grades grades K-5)
There are 13 genres/categories from which
students may read in Community of Readers. They are listed below. Click on a
category for a definition of the category and sample list of books that fit
into the category.
The files below are in PDF format
Genres / Categories
Biography
Caldecott / Newbery Medal
Fairy
& Folk Tale
Fantasy
Favorite Author
Free Choice
Georgia Children’s Book Award
Historical Fiction
Mystery
Nonfiction
Poetry
Realistic Fiction
Science Fiction
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