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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.
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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
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
Responding to books but not to the detriment of reading
Opening activities • Daily read-aloud time • Minilessons • Closing session • and ….
See the CD-ROM which came with this text for: • Searchable database of children's literature • Author and illustrator profiles • Visit the COMPANION WEBSITE for: • Full list of children's magazines and their websites