Reading programs should be a collaborative shared event, unlike the Book It program which students will read the minimum to get the pizza, in order to nurture readers. p. 8
These goals are clear expectations, guidelines for action, "behavioral clarity is crucial." p. 3 These goals will be stated in a way that there is no ambiguity about whether or not they have been met.
6 principals of building a reader
Home and school must provide a print environment to expose kids to material.
Adult role models.
Take time for reading.
Readers explore their own interests.
Readers must discover intrinsic joy of reading.
Sharing reading experiences with others.
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