Judy, I am not part of the book group but I loved your post, especially the quote by Shirley Brice Heath.
Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group <[email protected]> Sent: Thu, Jul 1, 2010 12:52 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Book Whisperer) Book Discussion Post Okay, I've read the intro online and (against my better judgment) ordered the book. 1) Think about your history as a reader. Recall a book that sticks out in your mind and complete the following: Title: Half Magic Author: Edward Eager Give two reasons why the book is important to you: Half Magic was one of the books I picked up from the library the summer after 5th grade. I read, I went to the library, I read...but I'd never experienced the joy of reading until Half Magic. To this day I am grateful to Edward Eager for showing me the magic of reading. This book also taught me a lot about series. I discovered the joy of familiarity and the disappointment of the next one not being quite as good as the first. 2) Donalyn advocates for teaching children to "love" reading. Take a critical look at your classroom and ask yourself to what extent you have created an environment that celebrates reading in an authentic way such as described in the introduction. Shirley Brice Heath wrote, "children become literate by establishing a bonded relationship with a joyfully literate adult." I want to be that adult for my 5th graders. 3) Open response to the introductory remarks. I am concerned about Miller's statement that the book may only be a "validation." I hesitated about ordering it; I hope it has something new to offer. Judy _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
