Jan,
*duhhh* I was so busy explaining what I did with my groups that I neglected
to respond to your question. When students are responsible to "talk about
the book" with their peers, they're more apt to read carefully---or use
necessary "fix-up strategies" {fingers crossed} if and when it does oc
I spent the last 2-1/2 weeks using book clubs with my middle schoolers, and
every group in each of my reading classes was enthralled with the book they
had chosen. You can do this using literature circle roles or reciprocal
teaching roles--as long as students are familiar with how to question,
int
Read Chris Tovani's book, I read it but I don't get it-filled with what you
need to help kids monitor their reading.
Maxine
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OK... sorry about that. I mean WANDERING.
Ugh.
I really do need reaindg glasses. (Wondering is a good
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OK... sorry about that. I mean WANDERING.
Ugh.
I really do need reaindg glasses. (Wondering is a good thing.)
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> I still have a month of school -- our last day is June 25! I need some ideas
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I still have a month of school -- our last day is June 25! I need some ideas
about how students can know when their minds are wondering and they are no
longer paying attention to what they are reading. From what my students say,
they have this problem a lot. I teach middle school, so I'd love
