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Reading Reasons: Motivational Mini-Lessons for Middle and High School By Kelly Gallagher ( Stenhouse Publishers )
Release Date: 2003-04
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 Doesn't live up to the hype ( ttricia25 )
I am an English Literature Educator and I decided to concentrate on some new reading strategies for this upcoming school year. After reading the wonderful reviews, I felt like I could do no wrong in purchasing this book. Guess what? I was wrong. These mini-lessons are not practical and are not really geared to help reading comprehension in the least. I admire the author's knowledge of reading as a study, but now have a book that will sit on my shelf for the rest of my career. I wish I could see what others found to be so special about it. Perhaps I am just too much of a realist and I know that this is not something that will work in my class. If I find it boring-- I can't imagine what my middle grade students will think. Really-- don't get it. If you must, first go check it out in person and take a look through it before you waste your precious money.
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Reading Reasons
Very interesting read. I can't wait to see how my class responds to the mini lessons.
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Excellent Literacy Resource For Teachers. ( biobandit )
I learned about this book at a workshop on reading and literacy in my district last year. I checked it out from my local teaching library and after 3 renewals and a bunch of late notices later I realized I never wanted to return it! I had my own copy two days later. I use this book every week in the classroom. Mr. Gallagher developed a resource that kids can relate to because it was written in part (or at least inspired by) his students. There are 40 mini lessons that are broken down into 9 categories of why reading is important. They are very interesting and they made the kids think. I noticed as the year went on I saw many more novels and magazines appearing in my class as the year went on. Buy this book. You won't be disappointed!
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 Reading Reasons
Fantastic book! I'd recommend it to all elementary and English teachers. It has many useful and motivational ideas to use.
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Great book for motivation for reading! ( margesu )
The lessons in this book are wonderful. It gives students a practical reason for reading. It is the kind of book you can read and immediately put it into practice. You don't have to sit back for weeks and figure out how to incorporate it. It's all there right in front of you. I want to hear more from Gallagher!!!
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