Maybe having to write a summary is part of the turn-off? My own sons hated "school" reading because of all the assignments for accountability that went along with it. Hmmm...maybe try some paired readings. Reading buddies could decide on a common book, agree to read to a certain part each night, then meet the next day to share opinions. This may motivate some children if they know they have a friend to discuss what happened in the book.You could circulate around and eavesdrop on conversations. What about using a site like Edmodo, where kids are given a log-in and can write in a community way. Other students can share thoughts about their reading in a safe, closed online environment. How about having a book recommendation bulletin board? As kids finish a book, they can make a small mini-poster reviewing whether others in the class should read it as well. This may get kids to branch out in their reading.
Just a few brainstormed ideas...I also teach fifth grade. I ask my students to read 20 minutes each day on their own, but realize that some just won't. So I am determined this year to give them at least 30 minutes of uninterrupted reading time in reading class. I am reading *Focus* by Mike Schmoker. It is very inspiring as to how to use the time we have to teach. Best wishes for a wonderful school year! Maura Fifth Grade ELA New Jersey On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Livingston, Marie < mlivings...@ttsd.k12.or.us> wrote: > My 5th grade team is looking for a way to revamp our students' at home > reading assignment/expectations. We have asked students to read 20 minutes > a night and write a brief summary. What we've noticed is that some > students continually "read" the same book or their summaries are boring. A > while back there was a similar question posted and someone spoke of goal > setting they did with their students around pages read. I want them to > want to read and not just go through the motions. We would love any > suggestions! > > thanks! > Marie > > Marie Livingston > 5th Grade Teacher > Tualatin Elementary School > 503-431-4764 > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________________ 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
