©2010 Michelle Tucker
Classic books have no age limits. There are chapter books, illustrated classics and read-aloud books, that you can read to your child. There are even classic picture books. The reason classic books are so important, is that they have stood the test of time with themes that apply to all generations. In addition, classic books have up-lifting themes that inspire your child. Your child may be inspired to have more courage, face her fears, attempt what seems impossible; or be inspired to reach out to the needy, the disabled, the unpopular. Not only do they inspire, classic books also teach character by example. Elementary children definitely should either read classic books, or have them read to them.
Let me briefly explain read alouds. If you decide a certain classic book is one, of which you want to expose your child, you get the book. But then, you realize your child cannot read it by herself. Then, you can read it aloud to her. At a natural break, or opportune part of the plot in the book, stop and ask her questions about what you just read to her. Try the different question types: Who, What, When, Where, How. You can also ask her questions that go along with the strategies. Ask her to: predict, connect to herself, connect to another text, connect to the world, use her schema (background knowledge), ask her what she wonders about and what questions she has, ask her what mental images she visualizes (a mind movie), and ask her the main idea (determining importance),
Places to Get Classic Books:
- Your local library
- Used book stores
- Thrift stores
- Yard sales
- bookstores
- paperbackswap.com You sign up for free, then search for the book that you want that others have on their bookshelf, and make a request. The used book is sent to you. When you send a book from your bookshelf, you only pay the cost of postage. If you sign up, please put in, that I referred you. My nickname is: homeschoolmomof2
Bookstores categorize books having a section for classics. If the book isn't categorized under classics, then try Childrens' Literature, or look for an award winning book. There are some books that provide lists of classic books.
I know you and your children are going to enjoy reading classic books together!
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