In General- Early Chapter Books Contain: · Larger fonts than chapter books · Pictures on nearly every page (sometimes in color) · Shorter chapters · Less chapters · Lower word count · Even simpler plot · Most often a series · Reading level and interest level could be between 4-6, 5-7, 6-8.
Motivating Readers A number of series will be published in the Branches line. Series books provide an added incentive because children love to read about characters they already know. The stories provide readers with a sense of satisfaction and familiarity, and readers’ comprehension skills improve as they revisit popular characters in each book. As a teacher, these books are perfect for both types of readers. If you have kindergarteners or first graders they may be ready for something more challenging. If you have a third grader that is a reluctant or lower reader, they could read a chapter book and feel successful and not feel like they are reading something too babyish like a leveled reader. Check out these new early chapter books in the Scholastic Branches division.
For more information about these early chapter books, check out their website: http://www.scholastic.com/branches/ Do you have what it takes to write one? I know you do! And here is an extra special opportunity to pitch your manuscript to a Scholastic Editor!!! We've got BIG NEWS! A senior editor from Scholastic who specializes in chapter books will not only serve as a guest expert contributor for the Chapter Book Alchemist course, but will also be accepting submissions from FIVE winners of a pitching contest amongst Chapter Book Alchemist course registrants! This contest is only open to those who register for the course by today!!! Register now! http://www.childrensbookacademy.com/the-chapter-book-alchemist.html
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Charlotte Dixon
3/31/2014 10:59:27 am
Thank you, Mandy, for sharing this information about early chapter books. I have been thinking about exploring this area of writing.
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