Post on 18-Jul-2015
Self-Selected Reading Books for every reader
Jane Farrall Jane Farrall Consulting
Sally Clendon Clendon Consulting
Why do we read? � Pleasure � Information � Communication � Work � Study � Escape � Entertainment
What do we read? � Books � Facebook � Emails � Text messages � Tweets #AGOSCI2015 � Websites � News……
What do we get from reading? � Vocabulary � Connection � Communication � Mental Stimulation � Stress Reduction � Knowledge � Memory Improvement � Stronger Analytical Thinking Skills � Improved Focus and Concentration � Better Writing
Self-Selected Reading � Show students WHY they would want to
read…. � Help them to become automatic in skill
application � Give them practice to become more
fluent
The BIG rules � For all students:
� It isn’t self-directed if you don’t choose it yourself
� For conventional readers: � You can’t get good at it, if it is too difficult
Setting up for Self-Selected Reading � 20 books per student (or more) � Rotated frequently � Mix of fiction and non-fiction � Include different types of books:
� Alphabet books � Repeated line books � Photo based books � Picture books � Wordless books � Rhyming books � Chapter books � Topic/theme-related books � Custom student or classroom books � And (most importantly) books in their areas of interest e.g.
motorbikes, make-up, animals, fairy tales
Components of Self-Selected Reading � DEAR time (Drop Everything and Read) � Teacher Read Alouds � Reader’s Chair � Book Reviews
A mix of books
DEAR Time (Drop Everything and Read)
For emergent students � Give them independent access to books � Give them the opportunity to read books
with an adult for pleasure and enjoyment � Are you doing shared reading in this
block? (Remember to use AAC and Comment, Ask, Respond)
Georgia
Georgia � Emergent reader � Georgia’s tub contains
� Custom classroom books � Books from Tar Heel reader on topics of
interest (such as nail polish) � Some picture books for older readers
Custom Classroom Books � Produced during predictable chart writing � Produced by some of the other students
for Georgia � Produced by the teacher for Georgia
(check out Jess Murray on Tar Heel Reader)
Tar Heel Reader www.tarheelreader.org � Thousands of books on hundreds of topics � Generally suitable for emergent and early
conventional readers and writers � Switch accessible or direct access � Can be downloaded as PowerPoints or
ePubs
Picture Books for Older Readers � https://www.pinterest.com/janefarrall/
picture-books-for-older-readers/ � Curated by Jane and Sally J
Independent Access to Books
Independent Access to Books
Independent Access to Books
For conventional students � Books at or below their reading level � Books in their areas of interest
Make sure books are at or below their reading level � Put appropriate books in a tub or an area
for them to choose from � Use Level It or similar resource to get the
reading level of books
Sam
Sam � Early conventional reader (primer level) � Sam’s tub contains
� Published books on topics of interest (Lego, superheroes, Pixar movies)
� Tar Heel Reader books on topics of interest � Some early “readers” around areas of
interest � Some high interest favourites e.g. Dr Seuss � Some picture books for older readers
Books in their areas of interest
Level It � www.levelitbooks.com � Available as an app as well � Provides Lexile, Guided Reading, Grade
Level Equivalent and DRA level for thousands of books
� Type in ISBN (or scan book’s barcode in app)
Bailey
Bailey � Conventional reader (Grade 2 level) � Bailey’s tub contains
� Published books on topics of interest (cars, cars, cars and transport)
� Tar Heel Reader books on topics of interest � Some early “readers” around areas of interest � Some picture books for older readers
� Bailey shows a preference for simpler fiction books while focusing on silent reading, although generally he prefers non-fiction
Aim for silent reading � Once students are at a Grade 1 level (or
earlier if student has CCN) � Talk about “inner voice” � Provide a range of texts for working on
silent reading � Write simple instructions for students to
follow as a start (read this “in your head” and then do it)
Create different spaces for DEAR time
Not everyone likes beanbags…
Use a range of books and technologies in DEAR time
Digital Storybooks / Storybook Apps
Guidelines for choosing digital books:http://www.janefarrall.com/html/appsguided.html
Teacher Read Alouds
Teacher Read Alouds � Use this as a chance to expose students
to different types of books that they might choose to read later
� Don’t always have to read the whole book
� Include read alouds in your planning
Read Alouds
Reader’s Chair & Book Reviews � Students share a book they have read
recently � Share with other students � Start discussions about what books they
enjoy (and don’t enjoy)
Reader’s Chair
Reader’s Chair
Book Reviews