Day Three: Ignite the Passion for Reading with Time to Read Just as Major League ballplayers must practice every day, readers need to READ every day. Every. Single. Day. I hear more and more about classrooms around the country where students are forced to complete activities during reading class that have little or nothing toContinue reading “Blog Series: All Kinds of Readers”
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Blog Series: All Kinds of Readers
Day Two: Ignite the Passion for Reading with Choice Once students realize you are correct — that reading may be worthwhile and even likeable, then it’s time to grow the passion for reading. Start with day one’s students who don’t like to read. Wait! We established that they DO like to read IF they’re readingContinue reading “Blog Series: All Kinds of Readers”
Blog Series: All Kinds of Readers
Day One: “I don’t like to read.” You know that card game, “Bullshit?” That’s what I want to say when a middle school student says, “I don’t like to read.” (No, I don’t say it out loud. I don’t really want to say, “Bullshit.”) Instead, I say, “Yes, you do.” After the gasp or rollingContinue reading “Blog Series: All Kinds of Readers”
IMWAYR: Thrilling & Beautiful Books
The weather hasn’t been nice lately – rain most of the time – which gives me lots of inside time to read. This week I share an upcoming YA thriller and a new picture book. Every Stolen Breath, by Kimberly Gabriel Set in modern-day Chicago, Every Stolen Breath is a fast-paced, YA thriller that readersContinue reading “IMWAYR: Thrilling & Beautiful Books”
IMWAYR: Books for All Ages
It’s been a wonderful year for reading so far! In the first five months, I have read new favorite titles, re-read former favorites, and have been lucky enough to read upcoming titles that I’m sure to add to my favorites list. This week for “It’s Monday! What are you Reading?” I’ve sampled books for allContinue reading “IMWAYR: Books for All Ages”
IMWAYR: Versify! Many Books to Read
Spring Break is over and it’s time to get back to reality. Wait! Not quite! It’s the Kwame Alexander “Versify” and “Crossover/Booked” Bus Tour! That means more traveling for me, which is exciting! The Versify books (new imprint of HMH Books curated by Kwame Alexander) published on Tuesday, April 2nd, and I’m reading them thisContinue reading “IMWAYR: Versify! Many Books to Read”
A Whirlwind Trip to See Laurie Halse Anderson – #ShoutBook
Chicago! My Nerdy Book Club friends, Kathy and Kelly, and I took a road trip to see Laurie Halse Anderson during Laurie’s SHOUT book tour. It was a fantastic, whirlwind trip and we listened to the conversation with Laurie and Mikki Kendall regarding #MeToo, rape, and culture. We heard from survivors and learned some valuableContinue reading “A Whirlwind Trip to See Laurie Halse Anderson – #ShoutBook”
IMWAYR: Supporting the Locals
I must read Shortest Way Home, by our mayor, Pete Buttigieg, before next week’s book signing! My local indie bookstore, The Brain Lair Bookstore, will be hosting the event, and I can’t wait to see the turnout! By the end of the week, I will have Shout in my hands. We are road-tripping to seeContinue reading “IMWAYR: Supporting the Locals”
IMWAYR: Picture-Book-Palooza
I spent the evening re-reading picture books, and it was the most entertaining time of the day. I chose serious picture books first, then went for the funny ones to end my reading day on a light and enjoyable note. I love reading! What did you read today? Continue reading “IMWAYR: Picture-Book-Palooza”
Sunday Snippet: A Bit of Thinking
Maintaining the Motivation – Last week students at my middle school were lucky to hear author Sarah Aronson talk about her writing process and share information about her upcoming picture book biography, Just Like Rube Goldberg. I went home that night with renewed interest in researching and reading…and writing. Four days later,Continue reading “Sunday Snippet: A Bit of Thinking”
Reading Teacher Writes 