DYAD reading example: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_ocpxLi_Os
GOOD READS:
*The following list is just a tiny glimpse of all of the amazing books there are to read! This list represents books on a 6th grade level that are a blast to read!! Enjoy!
"Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson (Level 4.6)
The life of a ten-year old boy changes when he becomes friends with a new neighbor.
"The Candy Shop Wars" by Brandon Mull (Level 5)
When four fifth graders meet the owner of a candy shop, they acquire super powers.
"Detectives in Togas" by Henry Wingerfield (Level 5.1)
A group of young friends try to solve a mystery in ancient Rome.
"The Egypt Game" by Gail Carson Levine (Level 6.4)
A group of children are visited by an oracle, befriend a professor, and solve a murder.
"Harry Potter and..." by J.K. Rowling (Level 6.5)
A series of books set in England about a young wizard (in case you hadn't heard!)
"Holes" by Louis Sachar (Level 4.6)
Stanley Yelnats is sent to a juvenile facility where he finds his first real friend and treasure.
"Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke (Level 5.4)
Meggie learns that her father can bring characters from books to life.
"Secret Garden" by Francis Hodgson Burnett (Level 6.3)
Mary is sent to live with her unpleasant family in England where she finds a unique garden.
"Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snickett (Level 6)
The wild adventures of the Baudelaire orphans.
"Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle (Level 8.8)
A series of books set in England about a clever detective.
"The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke (Level 4.8)
Orphaned brothers run away to Venice where they meet the Thief Lord
"The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin (Level 5.3)
The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings his heirs together.
"Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame (Level 8.2)
The adventures of Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger (MY FAVORITE BOOK AS A KID!)
*Though a bit below a 6th grade reading level, the Alex Rider Series as well as the Rick Riordan Series (Both Percy Jackson and the Kane Chronicles are FABULOUS reads!
The life of a ten-year old boy changes when he becomes friends with a new neighbor.
"The Candy Shop Wars" by Brandon Mull (Level 5)
When four fifth graders meet the owner of a candy shop, they acquire super powers.
"Detectives in Togas" by Henry Wingerfield (Level 5.1)
A group of young friends try to solve a mystery in ancient Rome.
"The Egypt Game" by Gail Carson Levine (Level 6.4)
A group of children are visited by an oracle, befriend a professor, and solve a murder.
"Harry Potter and..." by J.K. Rowling (Level 6.5)
A series of books set in England about a young wizard (in case you hadn't heard!)
"Holes" by Louis Sachar (Level 4.6)
Stanley Yelnats is sent to a juvenile facility where he finds his first real friend and treasure.
"Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke (Level 5.4)
Meggie learns that her father can bring characters from books to life.
"Secret Garden" by Francis Hodgson Burnett (Level 6.3)
Mary is sent to live with her unpleasant family in England where she finds a unique garden.
"Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snickett (Level 6)
The wild adventures of the Baudelaire orphans.
"Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle (Level 8.8)
A series of books set in England about a clever detective.
"The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke (Level 4.8)
Orphaned brothers run away to Venice where they meet the Thief Lord
"The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin (Level 5.3)
The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings his heirs together.
"Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame (Level 8.2)
The adventures of Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger (MY FAVORITE BOOK AS A KID!)
*Though a bit below a 6th grade reading level, the Alex Rider Series as well as the Rick Riordan Series (Both Percy Jackson and the Kane Chronicles are FABULOUS reads!