Recommending Books
Recommend books to peers, giving reasons for choices based on knowledge of a wide range of genres, authors, and themes, and making comparisons within and across books
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When your child recommends a book to a friend, can they explain clearly why they think that person would enjoy it — mentioning the genre, characters, and themes rather than just saying "it's good"?
Recommend books to peers, giving reasons for choices based on knowledge of a wide range of genres, authors, and themes, and making comparisons within and across books
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- Recommend a book to a peer by explaining its genre, theme, and what makes it engaging, comparing it to other books the peer has enjoyed
- Justify a book recommendation by referring to specific features such as the author's style, the plot structure, or how a theme is developed
- Maintain a reading log or book review collection that captures key responses to books read and serves as a reference for future recommendations
“When your child recommends a book to a friend, can they explain clearly why they think that person would enjoy it — mentioning the genre, characters, and themes rather than just saying "it's good"?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Meta
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Reading Comprehension
- Age range
- Ages 9–10
Standards