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 -
We have time every day for independent reading. Still their are many
teachers who don't value this or just plain run out of time.
I have some issues keeping a handle on some kids who seem to abandon
almost everything they read, even though they are given suggestions for
titles by their classmates and I do an interest inventory to make sure
I have something they might like at their level. I call these kids book
"lookers". They seem to be reading but they are flipping the pages not
reading. When I notice this I try to conference with them about just
right books and their interests. I also tell them what I notice and ask
what could I do to help them find a book. These are the kids who need
conferencing more often.
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?
I'm sure as we all read these descriptions, different students popped
into our heads. I myseld was an underground reader. I would be reading
books in my desk and in high school, I can remember between the
classroom conversation and the Cliff's notes, I could pass any test
without reading the books. Morte d'Athur and Silas Marner come to
mind. This year I am hoping to give kids more time to talk about their
independent reading with their classmates. I think that kid run book
talks might gvie kids more ownership. Any ideas about this??
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?
I use the Amazon website to try to keep current with the newest books.
If I have a kid who finally finds a book that they liked, I'll go on
the website to look for suggestions where it says customers who bought
this book also bought >>>>>. I also read the quick reviews of some of
the books kids are reading that I haven't read. At least I can ask a
relevent question or make a comment. I do not like fantasy books so
reading a few book reviews helps me have a little idea of what the book
is about. Our librarian is an excellent resource as well. If I am
looking for a titla for a student, she'll try to find in elsewhere if
we don't have it.
4) I would like to hear about the accountabilty piece from others. How
do people have students document their reading especially for the
developing readers?
Sue
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From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Mon, Jul 12, 2010 7:43 am
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 2 (Book Whisperer)
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
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