tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144565.post8340939337545144101..comments2023-07-14T05:36:36.786-07:00Comments on Of Life, Education, E-bay, Travel & Books: The More You Feed Them, The More They ReadAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17333382268292453140noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144565.post-52636786527883533122007-07-11T09:02:00.000-07:002007-07-11T09:02:00.000-07:00Wow, I wish I would have read about this during th...Wow, I wish I would have read about this during this last school year. Half of my 4th grade class didn't do their homework, and their benchmark scores were awful. I got hired as a librarian for this next year, and I know it will be a great way to collaborate with teachers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244622818101886440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144565.post-11346330858575889442007-04-23T13:24:00.000-07:002007-04-23T13:24:00.000-07:00I recently attended a conference called "Connectin...I recently attended a conference called "Connecting Boys to Reading" the speaker, Michael Sullivan was excellent. He discussed the reading drop off in 4th grade too. This is his website it has a lot of great book recommendations for reluctant readers http://talestoldtall.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144565.post-69871694097789791192007-04-22T07:23:00.000-07:002007-04-22T07:23:00.000-07:00Many middle school students struggle to find the t...Many middle school students struggle to find the time and a reason to read also. At my school, we implemented a Scholastic Reading Counts online quiz requirement. Students have to pass the quizzes for three books or earn 25 points every trimester. There are thousands of books to choose from and the program is designed so that teachers can write quizzes for books if no quiz is available. Students are required to read for 25 minutes three days a week during home room. <BR/><BR/>Believe it or not, some teachers (mostly science and math teachers) complain about this program; but some kids will only read if you tell them that they have to, and it is for this reason that I wholeheartedly support this kind of program.<BR/><BR/>I like that your program includes food. In our local elementary schools, they call it "read & feed," which as a parent I always thought was a funny name. It does, however, ensure that students are not sleepy from hunger. With that in mind, I might start letting kids bring in their own snacks.ms. whatsithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348949216807560824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144565.post-77709792704744543802007-04-21T18:00:00.000-07:002007-04-21T18:00:00.000-07:00What a fantastic idea! I am glad you're making the...What a fantastic idea! I am glad you're making the library a kid friendly place.Mrs. Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17730747441676219265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144565.post-21682042995293212892007-04-19T07:57:00.000-07:002007-04-19T07:57:00.000-07:00Great blog. That is true.Amandahttp://thetimemaste...Great blog. That is true.<BR/><BR/>Amanda<BR/><BR/>http://thetimemastery.comAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06966040648668311424noreply@blogger.com