Literacy Hooks DAY 3

Today I am reinspired to open up those boxes of books on the bottom of my classroom closet and catalog, sort, and showcase! 

ARTICLE SUMMARY:

Sixteen Books Went Home Tonight: Fifteen Were Introduced by the Teacher  Danny Brassell

This article described a study of one classroom in which a teacher, Mrs. Washington, commited to increase book access and incorporate a daily twenty minute reading workout in addition to the districts comprehensive 3-4 hour reading program.  The teacher read aloud for 10 minutes and provided 10 minutes for independent reading time.  Students had to record their reading on a log and could take the book home if wanted.  This motivated students to select books based on personal preferece and learn to love reading.  I plan to incorporate a regular reading workout in my classroom as permitted by time.  It will include both read aloud and independent reading, and I can’t wait to start!  Hopefully their love for reading and success with it will soar.

Literacy Hooks DAY 2

I find myself inundated with a wealth of information and ideas that I want to incorporate in my classroom.  So many wonderful resources that will help me create a reading rich room!

Literacy Hooks DAY 1

I was pleasantly surprised to find myself surrounded by a great community of educators.  I am slighlty overwhelmed, but excited about incoporating blogspots and  wikis.

My favorite thing I know I will establish are fun celebrations: firework, snap, help I NEED MORE!!!