READING A LOT!

So far I've read two student novels.  One is by Margaret Peterson Haddix who wrote the Shadow Children series.  It's entitled Double Identity.  If you've ever read The Face on the Milk Carton, then you may see some similarities.  However, Double Identity throws in some science fiction twists at the end.  The second novel was Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Green.  I was considering it as part of a WWII themed literature circle.  It was very good, however, the content was pretty mature (child abuse, race relations, etc.), and the book is probably more appropriate for middle schoolers.

Professionally I'm reading  Reading Power: Teaching Students to Think While They Read by Adrienne Gear.  It was influenced by Harvey's and Goudvis' Strategies That Work, but it was put into practice in Canada.  I'm not too far into it yet (only the first chapter), but it suggests educators not forget what is developmentally appropriate.  Additionally, I'm reading Word Savvy: Integrated Vocabulary, Spelling, and Word Study by Max Brand.  I'm getting a lot of good ideas!!

Maybe I'll actually read an adult novel just for fun next!

Danielle