When you finish reading a book, what is the first thing you want to do? Talk about it! Reading is a social activity, and my middle school students want to talk about their books too. I want to establish book clubs in order to give students an opportunity to talk about their reading experiences.
When you walk through the doors of my classroom, you will see that reading is important.
I constantly strive to instill a love of reading in my students. Over half of my students qualify for free or reduced lunch which often limits their access to books at home. Because of this limitation, I try to keep my classroom library stocked with books which middle school students want to read.
My Project
Having a well-stocked library is not always enough. My students love to talk, and they need opportunities to discuss the books they read. When students have conversations about books with their peers, they are more motivated to read and their comprehension improves. One way to do this is through book clubs. I have many single titles, but I need sets of books with multiple copies to establish books clubs and partnerships in my classroom. Many adults participate in some type of book club, and I want my students to enjoy the same benefits.
Having these books will provide a social setting in which to have these literate conversations.
These books will allow them to read and talk with each other about the big ideas, the lessons learned, and the lives of the characters. They will allow me to build a reading community which fosters collaboration and literacy development. So, can we talk?
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