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The Book Whisperer
The older I become, the greater my passion for reading grows.
A few years back I had the good fortune to come across a book called,
“The Book Whisperer.” It’s all about the importance of developing a love
for reading.
Below is an a review of the book, the author, and her blog:
Known for her popular blog and book, "The Book Whisperer," Donalyn Miller
is a dedicated teacher who says she has yet to meet a child she couldn't turn
into a reader. Her approach, however, is not conventional.
Miller dispenses with the more traditional reading instruction of book reports and comprehension worksheets in favor of embracing students' choices in books and independent reading. Her zeal for reading is infections and inspiring --and the results are remarkable. No matter how far behind Miller's students may be when they enter her 6th grade classroom, her students read an average of 40 books a year, achieve high scores on standardized tests, and internalize a love for books and reading that lasts long after they've left her class.
Travel alongside the author as she leads her students to discover the ample rewards of reading and literature. Her secrets include:
- Affirming the reader in every student
- Supporting students' reading choices
- Carving out extra reading time
- Modeling authentic reading behaviors
- Discarding time-worn reading assignments
- Developing a classroom library with high-interest books
Rich with classroom examples and practical advice and stitched together with the thread of Miller's passionate voice, this book will help teachers support students of all levels on their path to reading success and points a way out of the nation's literacy crisis. The book also includes an invaluable list of books that students most enjoy reading.
New York Academy’s Reading Program is very much in line with the work of Donalyn Miller and her book, The Book Whisperer. I recommend you order her book via Amazon today.
It will empower you to support your child to become a passionate lifelong reader.
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