1. Independent Reading Chapter 12

2. "I would encourage kids to read anything. The young mind will discover what it likes and discard the dross, especially if the initial selection is wide enough." Anne McCaffrey

3. Well-Stocked Library

4. At least 10 titles per student

5. Use libraries, book clubs, etc.

6. Attractive displays

7. Helping students select books Strategies (e.g., five-finger rule) Motivation

8. Keeping track Diaries, folders, and journals Strive for balance

9. Book Sharing Book Talks Book Bistro

10. Individualized Reading & Reading Workshop

11. Critical Elements of Individualized Reading

12. Self-selection of titles

13. Responding to books but not to the detriment of reading

14. One-on-one time with each student

15. Focus on reading strategies

16. Critical Elements of Reading Workshop

17. Opening activities Daily read-aloud time Minilessons Closing session and ….

18. Daily quiet reading time

19. Activity time

20. See the CD-ROM which came with this text for: Searchable database of children's literature Author and illustrator profiles Visit the COMPANION WEBSITE for: Full list of children's magazines and their websites