Full Description
This insightful book reviews the current research on literacy programming, examines the latest standards for strengthening reading skills, and provides educators, families, and caregivers methods for building successful reading habits in and out of the classroom.
Research indicates that children need more than classroom instruction to become proficient readers. Unfortunately, few parents realize how simple, everyday practices can build a lifelong love of reading. Educators, diligent with employing mandatory literacy standards, may overlook families and support systems as tools for improving student performance. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the various methods of reading instruction, analyzing the pedagogy behind Sustained Silent Reading (SSR), the importance of reading aloud to children, and the necessity of working the home-school connection.
For the Love of Reading: Guide to K-8 Reading Promotions provides strategies and tips for setting up successful reading environments for children, including having a well-stocked library collection; engaging students through book clubs, reading lists, and prepared book talks; and involving student and adult volunteers. The author asserts that the entire school community—teachers, librarians, parents, caregivers, and administrators—must work together to promote literacy.
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Beary Special Readers
Chapter 2: Early Bird Readers
Chapter 3: Reading Lunch
Chapter 4: Mock Newbery Book Club
Chapter 5: Book Swap
Chapter 6: One Book One School Community Read
Chapter 7: Battle of the Books
Chapter 8: Reading Millionaires Project
Chapter 9: Additional Reading Promotional Ideas
Newbery Book Club
State Award Book Club
Appendix I: Vendors, Journals, and Further Reading
Appendix II: Websites
Appendix III: Sample Booktalks for Reading Lunch
Appendix IV: Common Core State Standards/AASL Standards for 21st-Century Learners and Reading Promotional Programs Chart
Works Cited
Index
