Everybody is a Reader
When responding to this chapter you can think about the following ideas: 1) Donalyn makes a strong argument for free choice reading on a daily basis. This is not the norm in most classrooms today. Respond to the this statement - "Readers without power to make their own choices are unmotivated." (pg 23) Reflect on your current practice. How does this mesh with what you currently have in place? 2) Donalyn describes three types of readers. Reflect on your years of teaching and the students you have worked with using these terms. Do you consider yourself a "responsive teacher" in the sense Donalyn described in this chapter? How can you become more responsive to your students needs in this coming school year? 3) I was highly impressed with Donalyn's knowledge of literature, and her ability to match students with books. She had the knowledge of a librarian. If finding the right book is critical, how then can we improve our knowledge base of books in order to support our students interests? 4) Open response on any topic that jumped out at you as you read. I am enjoying the discussion so far. I hope you are finding this book energizing as we plan for our upcoming school year. Laura Kump readinglady.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, Jul 11, 2010 9:35 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer) In a message dated 7/11/2010 9:13:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Then for independent readi ing they read books on their own reading level. I think for independent reading, children should be allowed to read whatever they want, no matter what the level. I read YA books all the time and LOVE them and learn from them.During independent or at home reading, I want children to acquire a love for reading. Nancy Creech _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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.
