I have trouble allowing total free choice because it is so important that students are reading books at the appropriate level. We were highly encouraged to tell students that they could not read "Harry Potter" or "Twilight" if we know that the book level is too difficult. We were coached at how we could help the kids come up with these conclusions on their own. I still felt that I was the one saying no. This makes me uncomfortable. "even the kids who struggle to read these can pair up with a higher reading partner for interesting reading and discussions!" This sounds like a good plan, except that at books as long as the ones i mentioned, it would take forever to get through them. Suzanne/4th/NY _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.
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