by Valinda Kimmel
"Occasionally, I hear someone outside the education community remark that teaching is not rocket science. Those who would say that are either intentionally or unintentionally led astray (doesn’t matter which) and need a little enlightenment. Teaching, and teaching reading in particular, is both a science and an art. It requires hours of preparation, deep reflection and well-thought out planning. The 187 days each school year allotted for teaching a child to read are full of drama, trauma, joy and frustration. Teaching children to read is not for the faint of heart. Nor is it for the misinformed, or the ill-equipped."
by Regie Routman
"Finally, while we might pride ourselves on having excellent guided
reading groups, we could still fail in developing students who are
engaged, inquisitive, comprehending readers. Until we prioritize daily
choice, access, and sustained time to read interesting texts as the
mainstay of any reading program, our students will not become
self-sustaining, joyful readers."
by Michael Haggen
"In the comprehensive literacy culture, you will find an inclusive
classroom that goes beyond defining a child by his or her reading level.
This classroom will be filled with positive energy focused on
addressing the needs of each child through reading, writing, speaking,
listening and social emotional learning as students rotate from
whole-class instruction, to small-group instruction and independent
learning time throughout the week."
by Stacey Shubitz
Great list of picture books and possible teaching points for reading and writing lessons for each book.
by Melissa Taylor
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