Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Workshop Wednesdays! "Help! Somebody Get Me Out of Fourth Grade!"


Glad you are back!!  This is my second week of linking up with Jessica at Ideas by Jivey for Workshop Wednesdays.  Today the focus is to share your favorite book to read with a small group.

It was EXTREMELY hard deciding on just one book.  Half way through preparing my post I decided to begin again with a different book.
I finally decided on “Hank Zipzer Help Somebody Get Me Out of Fourth Grade” written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver.  The Guided Reading Level is R and the Lexile Score is 780. 
 
This book has been a favorite of my students since I began using it three years ago.  Not only do we have great conversations sparking from the text but the students moan when I tell them they can’t read ahead.   

Here is an overview of the book.
It’s time for the end of year parent-teacher conference and Hank’s in a panic. He may be failing fourth grade and afraid that his teacher is going to tell his parents, he comes up with a plan. Hank enlists the help of his friends, and even his annoying younger sister in an elaborate scheme to have his parents win an out-of-town trip so they’re gone during the conference days. Of course, the plan backfires. Will Hank have to stay in fourth grade forever?

This is book number 7 in the Hank Zipzer Series.  After reading this book, I can’t keep the other books from the series in my classroom library.  Both the boys and the girls enjoy reading them.  Here is a website dedicated to the Hank Zipzer series and authors.
I would love to add some new books to my small reading group list.  What are some of your favorite books to read with your small reading groups or book clubs?
Don’t forget to stop by Jivey’s blog and learn about other awesome books to use with your small groups! 


17 comments :

  1. My boys totally love Hank Zipzer!! I haven't even done it with a group- but I bet I will be next year! :) Thanks for linking up! :)
    Jivey
    ideas by jivey


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    1. It is a great series. Let me know which book you decide to use in the series and how it goes. Thanks for stopping by today!

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  2. My boys in my class LOVE Hank Zipzer, too! I haven't read this one yet but I will definitely put it in my summer reading list :) Thanks for sharing this wonderful book!

    I am having a 200 follower giveaway, I'd love for you to come on over and enter :)

    Amelia
    wherethewildthingslearn

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    1. Hello Amelia. I have eight or nine of his books in my classroom library and they all have been well read! This will be a great one to add to your collection. Congrats on the 200 followers!

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  3. I have a few Hank Zipzer books but they haven't been a favorite. I'll have to read one so I can do a book talk on it. Thanks for sharing.

    Hunter's Tales from Teaching

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    1. Hi Bethany! After you do a book talk, I am sure your students will want to try them out. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for stopping by today.

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  4. I've never seen his books but these look great. I love a series. It is so much easier for them to plan there next read if they are hooked on a series. :) Thanks for sharing!
    Brandee @ Creating Lifelong Learners

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    1. I totally agree with you, Brandee. Whenever I find a great series to use during small groups... I do! It helps the few students that take hours to locate a new book to read. Reading from a series quickens their selection.

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  5. Who can resist a book by the Fonz? :) This book looks fun!

    Your blog is awesome! I'm your newest follower.

    Jennifer
    Mrs. Laffin's Laughings

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    1. Hello Jennifer. I am happy you find my new blog. Thank you for leaving your blog address. I LOVE finding new blogs! I am on way for a visit!

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  6. I think that some of my kids would love that book (as well as to get out of the 4th grade ;) Thanks for sharing!

    :) Kaitlyn
    Smiles and Sunshine

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    1. Kaitlyn, you made me laugh out loud. I had a student last year that worried all year about passing 4th grade. She was one of the brightest students I have taught. Thanks for visiting! I enjoy going to your blog!

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  7. I love Hank Zipzer books! And my daughter, who's in third, just started reading that series and she loves it and is doing really well with it!! I love a great series!

    Amanda
    Collaboration Cuties

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    1. Hi Amanda. I haven't read all the ones in my classroom, but it is one of my favorites. Tell your daughter don't miss this one. A great series is a teacher's dream!

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  8. I have several Hank Zipper books on my classroom shelf, and my 6th grade boys especially like to check them out!
    :) Erin
    I'm Lovin Lit

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    1. Hello Erin! This series does a great job of keeping their interest. Thanks for stopping by today!

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  9. Haven't read these yet, but have heard all about them. Def putting it on my list! Love you site, we are your newest follower!

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