December 2, 2010

The Book Report

Gavin is in 1st grade but is reading at 2nd and 3rd grade levels. Because of this, his teacher is giving him extra projects to do to push him harder in school. His project for November was a book report. During the month he finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, so that was the book he decided to do his report on. He had to do a written report, a 'change the ending' paper, and something artsy, so he made a diorama. Here is a sample from his report:

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is fantasy book. It starts out at number four Privet Drive at the Dursley’s house. Most of the story takes place at Hogwarts. Hogwarts is a school in England. It has secret doors and secret rooms. It has a lake called the Black Lake and a forest called the Forbidden Forest where fantasy creatures live."

Gavin enjoyed typing up the report even though it took a long time. He was able to present his book report to his class and another 1st grade class. He came home yesterday and said that he even presented his book report to the principal! It was a proud moment for us as parents. I don't like to brag about my kids (but I will) Gavin is such a smart and special kid!



4 comments:

jkohldadof8 said...

This touched my heart...and brought tears to my eyes! As a parent, I hoped & prayed our children would be "brighter" than we were...and it came to pass! It's WONDERFUL that the pattern continues into the next generation!!!

adespain said...

Chip off the old block there Nathan, you were always a hard one to live up to. Glad to see Gavin got your good qualities.

Elizabeth said...

That is awesome! You should definitely brag all you can! Maybe he'll major in English like his mom :)

KT said...

Wow! That is great! Good job, parents! :)