How to Do a Book Talk
9.2kviewsThe Book Whisperer, Donalyn Miller, once said that we make time for what we value. Therefore, it’s essential, when lesson planning, to write “Independent Reading” in first.… Read More »How to Do a Book Talk
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Literacy Roadtrip 2014: nErD Camp & Michigan Reading Association Summer Conference
1.5kviewsLast week, I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to tour the beautiful state of Michigan—from Parma, down in the Southeast, to Mackinac Island, up off the North shore… Read More »Literacy Roadtrip 2014: nErD Camp & Michigan Reading Association Summer Conference
Tips for Getting Kids to Do More Choice Reading: Celebrate!
2.6kviewsSome high school ELA teachers argue that there just isn’t time for choice reading. They believe that students aren’t motivated to read outside of school.… Read More »Tips for Getting Kids to Do More Choice Reading: Celebrate!
Classroom Library Organization: How to Help Students Do More Choice Reading via Access
6.9kviewsThis video is part of the teacher tip series, “How to Create Book Hype.” In this video, I’m discussing how to increase the love around… Read More »Classroom Library Organization: How to Help Students Do More Choice Reading via Access
Book Speed Dating: How to Get Kids to Do More Choice Reading via Quick Exposure
7.4kviewsFlirt, woo, and start a relationship with a book! This video is part of the teacher tip series, “How to Create Book Hype,” wherein I… Read More »Book Speed Dating: How to Get Kids to Do More Choice Reading via Quick Exposure
Book Waterfall: How to Get Kids to Do More Choice Reading via Peer Reviews
3.5kviewsWhile the amazingness of choice reading is well-known, some teachers are still hesitant because of–what they assume to be–students’ reluctance towards reading. We know better… Read More »Book Waterfall: How to Get Kids to Do More Choice Reading via Peer Reviews
Tips for Getting Kids to Do More Choice Reading
5kviews“When face time is limited and testing demands are heavy, many teachers struggle to make meaningful connections with students. In this Michigan Reading Association break-out… Read More »Tips for Getting Kids to Do More Choice Reading