In almost all cases, I'd go with read, read, read--and selected assessments that involve writing, speaking, listening, etc. in addition to traditional tests. The more books kids read, the better. I used to do a variety of activities also, then realized there were very few I would want to do myself as a reader. Now, I assign projects for independent books that are designed to promote the book, have the kid try out a new communication skill, and deepen their own understanding of some aspect of the book.
Mary On 3/27/07 9:35 PM, "Ashli and Paul Andersen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A the other 8th grade reading teacher and I are reading the same books in > our classes, but he goes through his books much quicker than I do. I do all > sorts of activities with my students that he doesn't do. He gives quizzes > and tests, but just reads reads reads. He spent about 3 weeks reading The > Outsiders and I spent about 7 or so. How long is too long to spend reading > a novel? I think my activities help make connections and understand the > book better. He thinks the questions/quizzes get the same point across. > What do you all think? > > Ashli > _______________________________________________ > The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org > > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
