Use SSR time to show the students what engaged readers do. Read alongside the students. Expect them to be silent and immerse themselves in their reading. Model reading for the students. Mentor them as readers.
“Building a culture of reading in a school requires the participation of the entire school community– students, teachers, administration, staff, parents, patrons… Students need to see adults, in various roles, reading: a favorite teacher, a coach, or administrators.”
We can tell kids that reading is important. But if they don’t see that the adults in their lives value reading, why should they believe us? Teachers, coaches, parents: Show the kids in your life that you value reading. Read in front of them.
The English writer Jane Austen was born on this day in 1775. Her books, including Pride and Prejudice, and Sense and Sensibility, are so beloved that in recent decades there have been scores of books and films based on Jane Austen’s novels, her life, and her fans, including adaptations, biographies, sequels and mashups.
Through the school library, the district collection, and beyond to the public library system and other libraries, you have access to a large selection of eBooks that you can read on your tablet, phone, laptop or other device.
Here are the steps you need to follow to download eBooks onto your devices:
Author Katherine Paterson was born on this day in 1932. She is the author of two Newberry Medal winning novels, Jacob Have I Loved and Bridge to Terabithia. She has also written many other fine novels for children and young adults.
“One way to undermine an SSR program is for the teacher to grade papers, work on the computer, and answer phone calls.”
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