Independent Reading

Shannon and Mary continue the conversation about balanced literacy elements by discussing supporting students' independent reading in the classroom and at home.   They share ideas about goal setting, making time for reading, reading conferences, and helping students develop literacy preferences. "Teaching children to read and providing them with something worthwhile to read is not a job for the faint of heart in this world. But I'll keep at it, and I won't be alone. You'll come too. We're fortunate, you know. Too many people in this world spend their lives doing work that doesn't matter in the great scheme of things, but bringing children and books together does matter. And we get to do it."                     ~Katherine PattersonResource Links:NOTE: As an Amazon Associate program, we earn a small amount from your qualifying purchases. We'd appreciate if you would use our links to help support the podcast.*A Teachers Guide to Reading Conferences by Jennifer Servallo*Conferring with Readers book*Conferring: The Keystone of Readers Workshop*Accelerated ReaderAccelerated Reader Certification LevelsThe Value of Independent ReadingReading LogsLaura Candler Free Literacy PrintablesFountas and Pinnell: What is Independent Reading?Cult of Pedagogy:How to Stop Killing the Love of ReadingCOME JOIN THE CONVERSATION!Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramShannon's TpT StoreSupport the Show.Get Literacy Support through our Patreon