I saw your comments about reading. I do think we need some accessible novels for kids. Reading something powerful even if it is shorter, is better than only reading Spark Notes for something that overwhelms them.
I think depth is important as well as breadth of experience.
Even a nonfiction title about learning, like Whole New Mind, or How to Think LIke Leonardo da Vinci, might be a good diversion.
When I think of kid's favorite books that they always request among reluctant readers, it's things like Vonnegut, Catcher in the Rye, Hatchet, and Where the Red Fern Grows, and Stephanie Meyer's books, interestingly! And sometimes MIchael Crichton.
Seems like more of the vocal reluctant readers are guys....so I think that has to enter into the conversation too.
Carolyn Foote
Oct 26, 2007
Marcia Curtis
Marcia
Oct 26, 2007
Carolyn Foote
I saw your comments about reading. I do think we need some accessible novels for kids. Reading something powerful even if it is shorter, is better than only reading Spark Notes for something that overwhelms them.
I think depth is important as well as breadth of experience.
Even a nonfiction title about learning, like Whole New Mind, or How to Think LIke Leonardo da Vinci, might be a good diversion.
When I think of kid's favorite books that they always request among reluctant readers, it's things like Vonnegut, Catcher in the Rye, Hatchet, and Where the Red Fern Grows, and Stephanie Meyer's books, interestingly! And sometimes MIchael Crichton.
Seems like more of the vocal reluctant readers are guys....so I think that has to enter into the conversation too.
Oct 26, 2007