I am SO excited to start the Reading in the Wild book study hosted by The Brown Bag Teacher! I have read this book at least three times so far and am looking forward to sharing my thoughts with all of you on Thursdays this summer! This week, the link-up is hosted ... Read More
Reading in the Wild: Schedule
We have some AMAZING bloggers and non-bloggers joining us over the next 7 weeks, and I cannot wait! Check out the hosts for each of the chapters/sections and make sure to follow them, so you don't miss anything. :) If your a blogger, awesome! Join us each week by linking up your ... Read More
Notice and Note ~ Section 5
Today is Section 5 of the Notice and Note book study at Dilly Dabbles. I'm actually on time with this post! Question 9: How do I Judge the Complexity of a Text? "Who reads the text matters." As teachers, we spend a lot of time matching students to books that are at their ... Read More
Notice and Note ~ Section 4
I'm joining up with Dilly-Dabbles again today to share my thoughts on the book, Notice and Note by Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst. I was off to a slow start, but I am really getting into the book now and it's definitely a great read! Question 7: Do Text-Dependent Questions Foster ... Read More
Summer Book Study: Reading in the Wild
Good day, friends! Starting next Thursday, I am joining with several dozen bloggers to invite you to an awesome summer book study showcasing Donalyn Miller's Reading in the Wild! An amazing reader and teacher, Miller's first book, The Book Whisperer, shares her experiences in middle grades ... Read More
Notice and Note ~ Section 3
One of my favorite parts of summer is being able to read professional books. I find that it rejuvenates my love of teaching and gets my mind thinking about the upcoming year. Luckily, I have many blog friends who think the same thing! The first book study that I'm joining is Notice ... Read More