National Read a Book Day 2019: Great Reads for Your Class
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What to read on National Read a Book Day
There are all kinds of books your students can check out for National Read a Book Day — no matter what grade they’re in!Below we’ve listed some of our favorite books for students to read or for you to read to your class.1st Grade books
1. The Princess and the Pit Stop

2nd Grade books
1. The Patchwork Bike

3rd Grade books
1. Bean Thirteen

4th Grade books
1. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

5th Grade books
1. Can I Touch Your Hair?

6th Grade books
1. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

7th Grade books
1. Wonder

8th Grade books
1. Page by Paige

Why reading is important
Reading and writing are essential to almost everything we do in our daily lives, which is why it’s important to train your students to master these skills. Reading has lots of benefits, so use National Read A Book Day to have a class discussion about the importance of reading!
1. Reading develops the brain

2. Reading helps you sleep

3. Reading improves concentration

4. Reading helps with empathy

Fun reading activities for your class
Reading doesn’t have to be an individual activity — there are plenty of ways to get your entire class involved during National Read a Book Day!Response cards

- “What emotion is this character portraying in this chapter?”
- Where/ when does this story take place?
- What does the main character want?
The Classroom Game Nook: Comprehension catcher

Education.com: Wanted posters

Think, pair, share

- Think about this question on their own
- Split into pairs and have them discuss their thoughts with each other
- Invite pairs to come to the front of the classroom and share their thoughts.
Conclusion: National Read a Book Day 2019
We’ve shown you some of our favorite stories to share with your class, but there are so many more for you to explore. Reading is fun, so use National Read a Book Day to get your class excited about taking on new books and stories!What are your favorite books to study with your students? Leave a comment below!Create or log in to your teacher account on Prodigy -- a no-cost, game-based learning platform for math that’s easy to use for educators and students alike. Aligned with curricula across the English-speaking world, it’s loved by more than 1.5 million teachers 50 million students.