Independent Reading

Chapter 12

"I would encourage kids to read

anything. The young mind will discover what it likes and

discard the dross, especially if the

initial selection is wide enough."

Anne McCaffrey

Well-Stocked Library

At least 10 titles per student

Use libraries,

book clubs, etc.

Attractive displays

Helping students select books

• Strategies (e.g., five-finger rule)

• Motivation

Keeping track

• Diaries, folders, and journals

• Strive for balance

Book Sharing

• Book Talks

• Book Bistro

Individualized Reading

& Reading Workshop

Critical Elements ofIndividualized Reading

Self-selection of titles

Responding to books

but not to the detriment of reading

One-on-one time with each student

Focus on reading strategies

Critical Elements ofReading Workshop

• Opening activities • Daily read-aloud time• Minilessons • Closing session• and ….

Daily quiet reading time

Activity time

See the CD-ROM which came with this text for:• Searchable database of children's literature• Author and illustrator profiles

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