The Report Card, By: Andrew Clements

This is a book talk I heard about from another teacher. What a great way to encourage students with struggling grades! Can't wait to read and recommend this book to some of my students.





About the Author: 

¨Andrew Clements (born May 7, 1949) is an American author of books for children. Clements grew up in New Jersey and Illinois, and worked as a teacher for seven years after college. He started his literary career by writing the texts for picture books, then went on to write children‘s novels. His first novel was Frindel, which has won 16 state book awards, as well as the Christopher Award. 

Summary:

¨" Fifth grader Nora remembers everything in her life. From an early age, everything was always very easy for her: puzzles, school work... However, Nora does not like to perform or be pushed around. She in no way wants to attract attention to herself. That's why once she got into grade school, she started to think more "normally". The story begins when Nora has just received her first report card of fifth grade. The results: five D's and one C. Her friend Stephen is very sympathetic and confused, especially when Nora tells him she WANTS to get bad grades. 

Hook:

¨Why would someone so smart want to get bad grades?

¨Will anyone find out what Nora is doing?

¨Should written tests be the only formal assessment tool?

Read The Report Card by Andrew Clements to find out and form your own opinion!!!