COE: Successes in Reading by Katherine Smith https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60 Made with whimsy and coffee en-us 2017-10-30 21:19:20 UTC 2023-07-15 04:20:27 UTC hello@padlet.com What are our successes in reading? katherine_smith8 https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/201939590 2017-10-30 21:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/201939590 katherine_smith8 https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/201943085 2017-10-30 21:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/201943085 1-Students leaning into other genres...not just A Diary of A Whimpy Kid. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978448 2-Students sharing and giving book talks about the books they are excited about.
3-Students asking for, "other books by this author".
4-Students who started with saying they HATE reading now saying they are between, "hate and like now".  : )
5- Students know, "it's Wednesday and we have reading conferences today".]]> 2017-11-02 15:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978448 Reading for pleasure https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978556 Students are more engaged in reading materials of interest outside of class, which we know will make them better readers and communicators]]> 2017-11-02 15:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978556 https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978675 My students are consistently reading around 300-400 pages average a week. The volume they are able to read with JOY is amazing! My students raise their hands now and volunteer to do their own book talks if I have not prepared one for the day. The culture in the room is one of readers. I follow Penny Kittle's methods in Book Love doing reading goals and allowing time in class for choice reading every day.  Pairing independent reading with book clubs and carefully selected text sets has raised the rigor in their student talk (student-led socratic seminar on real-life topics found in their books), writing about their reading, and their comparison of ideas across texts. 

]]> 2017-11-02 15:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978675 Every student is reading more books/more pages every year. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978739 2017-11-02 15:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978739 patricia_kelley https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978766 Middle school students are asking for recommendations for more challenging choice books

]]> 2017-11-02 15:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978766 All my students know how to sit and try a book for more than 30 seconds. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978775 Almost all my students are able to talk AND WRITE bout what kind of books they enjoy and would like to read.]]> 2017-11-02 15:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978775 Students are reading lots and lots!! megan_chrisman https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978865 2017-11-02 15:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202978865 Literacy Students https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979221 are all able to speak more deeply about literature that  they care about!]]> 2017-11-02 15:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979221 Students want to talk about their Choice Books! https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979332 Student and parent re-scheduled a doctor appointment in order for student to be able to present a Book Review.]]> 2017-11-02 15:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979332 Student Choice! https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979348 Kids love the library and are reading, reading, reading!!]]> 2017-11-02 15:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979348 Reading is not punishment! https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979545 I had to step out for a quick meeting during my students reading time. The sub told them, "You guys need to be quiet and read or I am going to add to your reading time." 

When I returned my students said, "We didn't want to tell him, but reading isn't a punishment!" At a middle school, that is an AMAZING breakthrough. ]]> 2017-11-02 15:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979545 SSR lisa_brownell https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979554 SSR used to be a struggle with certain kids, but almost all kids (179 out of180 in my classes) have no problem locating a novel and sitting silently reading a novel. There may still be some reading resistance but almost all kids practice proper reading behaviors. Also, more kids that ever before can find a book of interest to them and finish it over time. ]]> 2017-11-02 15:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979554 Students are building stamina, an essential component to test-taking. They are reading widely which builds critical background knowledge. And they are feel empowered having choice and taking responsibility for good and poor reading choices. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979565 2017-11-02 15:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979565 Students are excited about reading! patricia_kelley https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979613 2017-11-02 15:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979613 Students are able to talk to each other about what they are reading. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979759 2017-11-02 15:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979759 Classwork is easier! jody_jones1 https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979960 I have had three students find me and tell me that since they have been reading more, they have noticed that school work is easier for them! They sought me out to tell me this. I can imagine this is true for many more!

]]> 2017-11-02 15:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202979960 Students are talking about their reading lives https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980034 Overall, the choice reading has developed a culture that embraces and celebrates literacy. Students expect that their peers are reading.]]> 2017-11-02 15:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980034 You might say that many of these observations are things that are already happening, but I've never seen this level of engagement or depth. It's a real thing. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980046 2017-11-02 15:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980046 Students are getting into the routine of reading, making them more comfortable with the process. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980167 2017-11-02 15:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980167 Seniors wanting to check out and talk about their books. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980245 2017-11-02 15:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980245 LC10 Students https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980308 Are challenging themselves to connect their ind. rdg. to whole-class texts]]> 2017-11-02 15:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980308 Kids are setting goals for reading volume, variety, and challenge. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980478

]]> 2017-11-02 15:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980478 Kids are reading a lot. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980827 2017-11-02 15:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980827 Parents are more involved in supporting student reading -- book choices, setting goals, taking kids to the library, cheerleading reading success. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980938 2017-11-02 15:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202980938 Students Care! kathryn_noah https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202981135 The majority of my students actually care about what they're reading. They also listen to suggestions on what to read next and seek it out. Additionally, if I challenge students to read books outside their "comfort zone", they do! It's amazing. In turn, students start recommending books to me and get so excited to tell me WHY I should read the book they suggest. ]]> 2017-11-02 15:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202981135 Kids are recommending books to each other and having thoughtful, independent conversations about their reading. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202981516

]]> 2017-11-02 15:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202981516 Middle school students are reading it and loving it! Each day my book talk books are eagerly picked up by my students! https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202981929 2017-11-02 16:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202981929 Students are giving very thoughtful book talks - presenting their chose books to the whole class. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202982015 2017-11-02 16:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202982015 There is a real culture of reading throughout the middle school. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202982268 2017-11-02 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202982268 Choice Reading & Notebooks kathryn_noah https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202982364 I have students turn to their choice books as we learn various literary devices/strategies. Because they're reading books they like, it's really easy and fun for them to dig into their books and come up with beautiful notebook pages and thought logs. ]]> 2017-11-02 16:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202982364 Struggling readers are taking the risk to ask for and look for books that help them grow as readers. https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202982948 2017-11-02 16:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202982948 Students are coming to check out books. They love to talk about what they are reading and have given me suggestions for more books! We are building a reading culture! https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202984072 2017-11-02 16:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202984072 Yesterday the timer signal went off at the end of our 10 minutes of Independent Choice Reading. I announced, "Okay, find a good place to stop," then waited half a minute. When I looked around the quiet room, the majority of students were still reading. This is one instance where I'm happy when my students don't listen to class instruction--they couldn't put their books down! Now, that says something. :) https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202984306 2017-11-02 16:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202984306 Reading the whole period? kathryn_noah https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202985182 My Sophomores are convinced they could read for the entire period. I'm tempted to try this out...]]> 2017-11-02 16:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202985182 This example is not from my own classroom, but from my ILT where I'm working with some science teachers, teaching them close reading strategies...in our last meeting they reported that they had noticed students did significantly better on the parts of the unit where they used the rough draft read, read through a lens, revise your thinking strategy than where they hadn't (from mostly 1s and 2s to 3s and 4s). They're planning on testing it again with this next unit and recording data (so they can take the to other science teachers to encourage them to try using reading strategies in science). sharon_larpenteur https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202987507 2017-11-02 16:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_smith8/hax6yqcbrn60/wish/202987507