Books for 4th Graders

The age divisions are just a general idea. Some children may read a book which is very complex with an advanced vocabulary at a very young age. Some children enjoy more simple books at older ages. Since I am 70 and enjoy these books, I must be one of them.  I feel that a positive theme, and uplifting language are essential in children's, and my own, reading. 

Third Grade
Robert Lawson
Lawson, Robert. Rabbit Hill. New York: Viking, 1944
Lawson, Robert. The Tough Winter. New York: Viking, 1954
Lawson, Robert. Mr. Revere and I. Boston Little, Brown and Co., 1953
Lawson, Robert. Ben and Me
They Were Strong and Good by Robert Lawson

Helping Children Love to Read

Making reading into a step by step chore takes the fun out of reading.  Sure we all need to learn some reading skills so we can read, but learning to love reading can't be taught. As adult,s we can not give it to a child, or force them into it. All we can do is put out our hands to gently shield the small spark until it becomes a fame -- a true love of reading. Brad Wilcox, a BYU education professor, wrote the best article I have ever read on how to encourage children to love to read.

12 Things Not to Say to Young Readers
https://magazine.byu.edu/article/12-things-not-to-say-to-young-readers/

Writing Guide

Here is a Writing Guide I wrote for a summer writing class I taught.

This is considered the best writing guide for writers. The Elements of Style by William Strunk and E.B. White

Learn from good writers. Examine the writing in novels, picture books, nonfiction, newspapers, and magazines. What do you like about it? What makes it good?

Here are some ideas for good writing.