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spinoff to the teaching novels post......

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PennyCat
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spinoff to the teaching novels post......

My students are required to do independent reading.....


Now, for those who don't know, this is my 2nd year. I have not yet mastered how to figure out if they are REALLY READING their books! .... I obviously am not going to independently read all the books they are reading! I have them write up summaries, literary critiques, predictions, etc.... but sometimes it's just hard to tell if they are really reading or fooling me with kicka$$ responses! Chat Icon

What do you do to tell if they are really reading?

Message edited 10/18/2009 8:57:06 PM.

Posted 10/18/09 8:56 PM
 

Palebride
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Re: spinoff to the teaching novels post......

I have them sign a contract at the start of each quarter saying they're going to read a certain number of pages...and then I have their parents also sign the contract.
That way the parents are aware that they're supposed to do the reading, and they can be on top of the kids to get it done.

Once a quarter, I also have them pair up with another student in the class to talk about one book they've read during the quarter. Then the partner has to tell the rest of the class about the book the other person read.

But honestly, there's really no real way to tell if they've actually read the book....I think of it as a lesson in honesty and responsibility.

Posted 10/18/09 9:09 PM
 

PennyCat
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Re: spinoff to the teaching novels post......

Posted by Palebride

I have them sign a contract at the start of each quarter saying they're going to read a certain number of pages...and then I have their parents also sign the contract.
That way the parents are aware that they're supposed to do the reading, and they can be on top of the kids to get it done.

Once a quarter, I also have them pair up with another student in the class to talk about one book they've read during the quarter. Then the partner has to tell the rest of the class about the book the other person read.

But honestly, there's really no real way to tell if they've actually read the book....I think of it as a lesson in honesty and responsibility.



Thank you, I really like that idea of getting in partners and sharing with the class what their partner has read..... I'm going to start that in my room.

Posted 10/18/09 9:27 PM
 

MrsProfessor
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Re: spinoff to the teaching novels post......

I am sure the last thing you want to do is buy another book Chat Icon but I really like this. I need to really implement it more, but I like the forms a lot and think it will help. Book on Amazon

Posted 10/18/09 9:34 PM
 

PennyCat
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Re: spinoff to the teaching novels post......

Posted by MrsProfessor

I am sure the last thing you want to do is buy another book Chat Icon but I really like this. I need to really implement it more, but I like the forms a lot and think it will help. Book on Amazon



Thank you! Chat Icon I'm gonna check that out!!!

Posted 10/18/09 9:48 PM
 

Erica
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Re: spinoff to the teaching novels post......

partner sharing is a great idea

after each chapter have them write a summary on a post it and submit the postits on one sheet at the end

while they are doing silent reading, come around to each student and have them read a paragraph or two to you and ask them what is happening up to that point.

asking the students what the book is about is a great way and if you haven't read the book, even better - ask questions to find out more.

Posted 10/19/09 12:31 PM
 

PennyCat
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Re: spinoff to the teaching novels post......

Posted by Erica

partner sharing is a great idea

after each chapter have them write a summary on a post it and submit the postits on one sheet at the end

while they are doing silent reading, come around to each student and have them read a paragraph or two to you and ask them what is happening up to that point.

asking the students what the book is about is a great way and if you haven't read the book, even better - ask questions to find out more.




Thanks you!!! Chat Icon I like ALL of those ideas!!!!

Posted 10/19/09 6:19 PM
 
 

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