> Do you think that people can value a book without thinking it's fun? I'm > reading the book READING REASONS by Kelly Gallagher. He says he wants his > students to value the books he assigns. They do not necessarily have to > like the books. > Jan >
THE BIBLE has value, but many don't necessarily enjoy it, but I do think that if you enjoy it, you get more out of it. By enjoyment, I mean ACTIVE reading. When the time passes so quickly, you aren't even aware of the reading. When you are in the Zone. A lot of this depends on your purpose for reading. Reading a phone book isn't pleasurable, but getting that pizza delivered is pleasureable. If I read a sad book and cry at the end, is it considered "enjoyment?" You bet! Because I was actively involved in the story and had an emotional stake in the characters. My comment was about teachers who don't think enjoyment is a factor to teaching reading. To get BETTER at reading, you have to enjoy it. Otherwise, you won't continue. That's true for anything. If I suck at basketball, I won't go out and play. Show me some moves, let me practice a little and I might change my opinion. That's what we need to do for our kids. Once they CAN read well, then they can give a book value. Sometimes reading is necessary but not enjoyable. I don't like a lot of the YA books, but I do read a few from time to time. Hate Lemony Snicket and R.L.Stine, but I know they have value for the kids. Gallagher also teaches high school and most of his reasons for reading are geared towards older students who (hopefully) are on their way to college so reading takes on more practical (i.e. money and jobs) stance. I don't see using most of his reasons even for my middle schoolers...thinking of their futures is so far beyond their capabilities. I think his book DEEPER READING is much better. Bill _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
