Booktalks. That was the answer!
I've heard about booktalks at English education conferences and the positive impact they have building and maintaining classroom reading communities. I've also searched #booktalks on Twitter where tons of teachers are showcasing how and why they talk about books in their classrooms every day. So, I'm taking on a new endeavor for the 2017-18 school year - daily booktalks with my students. Prior to diving into the lesson for the day, I talk about three to five books with my students. The talk revolves around the genre, author, plot or backstory provided on the back or book jacket, and testimonials from myself or other students. I am sharing the books that I feature in a few ways:
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The list of books read in 2017 has moved to a new space, along with the other titles I've read in 2018 and beyond. Happy Reading!
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