For Mrs. Niebauer’s HS English/Enrichment class, I
completed an Independent Research Project based on children’s literature. To apply what I had been studying, I
organized for the 9th and 10th grade English/Enrichment class to visit the
Central Cambria Elementary School on April 3rd.
The class was divided into groups of 2 or 3 and sent to read several
books to one of the four 1st grade and four 2nd grade classrooms. Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes,
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss, and Olivia by Ian Falconer are just a
few examples of the stories the children heard.
After the high school students finished reading, they had a short
discussion with the elementary students about how important reading is. Also, because the 1st and 2nd grade students
will be venturing into chapter books very soon, the high school students gave
them specific tips on how to choose the best ones from the library. For example, they suggested asking the
librarian, friends or family, and picking books based on interests. The elementary students seemed excited to
have the 9th and 10th graders there with them, and the high school students
looked as though they equally enjoyed themselves.
-Lindsey Monito
