Are Graphic Novels Any Good for Kids?
There’s no question that graphic novels are all the rage for kids. These days, it’s rare to see a child read anything but a graphic novel. Teachers often grapple with…
Tips for Engaged, Independent Readers [Part 4: Holding Kids Accountable]
If you’re familiar with Jennifer Serravallo’s hierarchy of reading goals for instruction, you know that engagement is at the very top, just below the most foundational goal of emergent reading….
Tips for Engaged, Independent Readers [Part 3: Teacher Presence]
This post is the third installment of a 4-part series centered on moves teachers can make that will help their students become more engaged and independent as readers during that…
Tips for Engaged, Independent Readers [Part 2: Classroom Environment]
In the introduction to her book, Passionate Readers (2018), literacy teacher extraordinaire Pernille Ripp shares a big mistake she made as a beginning teacher. Here are her words: My previous…
Want Engaged, Independent Readers? Tip Series Part 1[Classroom Library]
For decades, we’ve known the importance of independent reading (see Johnson and Blair, 2003). It’s the place where kids practice their growing skills as readers. Where they have the chance…