Karen is one of my more able middle school readers, however she is often unengaged in reading a book during the Monitored Reading (independent reading time) in our language arts period. One day in the hall before class, she asks
Modeling independent reading habits – learning from student “co-researchers”
During my grad school-required classroom action research, I posed the question: How to engage middle school students in independent reading? Through reading conferences, journal writing, and classroom discussion, I begin to explore what students do to choose a book for
In Her Words: Insights into the difference supported opportunity makes.
How do you light up a classroom? With Jenna’s* glow … the sparkle in her eyes … as she shares her passionate understanding. Passion is not a word usually associated with my shy, angry Jenna. Being raised by her grandmother,