- establish routines to make independent reading a natural part of each day;
- excite your students by providing a range of reading materials—including magazines, newspapers, maps, and computers—based on their interests and abilities;
- make the best use (and avoid pitfalls) of leveling for independent reading;
- use mini-lessons and conferences to expand kids' reading repertoire;
- help them discover the many purposes for reading, become active participants in the selection process, and read more at home;
- assist students as they respond to their reading, for both engagement and assessment.
Throughout the book, Tony provides classroom transcripts and student samples for grades K-2 and 3-6, with special sections that tailor ideas to kindergarten and grade 1. You'll find dozens of graphic organizers and reproducible forms and rubrics, as well as a list of useful websites for independent reading and research.Good Choice! will be released early next week. You can preview the entire book online now:
http://www.stenhouse.com/0732.
Good Choice!
Supporting Independent Reading and Response, K-6
Tony Stead • Foreword by David Booth
248 pp • $22.50 • Available 11/11
http://www.stenhouse.com/0732.
