Many school districts are allowing students to make their own book choices. They are choosing to read books of more interest to them rather than classic books.
There is a less-than-favorable review of one of the favorite books: Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Another favorite book is actually a comic book: Captain Underpants.
I’m ok with students choosing to read books of their interests, but they need to experience other books as well. I can remember some very interesting books from my elementary and middle school years that can be of interest to students today. I have read some of these books to my kindergarten students in class and they are interested in hearing of each adventure in the books.
Some books still of interest:Â Something for Joey, Flat Stanley, Ramona series, Encyclopedia Brown series.
Any thoughts on students choosing their own books?
