{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"54762310","dateCreated":"1338687513","smartDate":"Jun 2, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"bslong","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bslong","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/readingforreal.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/54762310"},"dateDigested":1532652825,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Chapter 1 & 2: Discussion 4","description":"What was your biggest "ah-ha" moment from Chapter 1-2?","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"54966498","body":"My biggest Ah-ha was using book clubs with the fiction unit.  I know we make venn diagrams comparing characters, settings and events in stories we read and the kids love doing this.  I think they would enjoy discussing with their peers the character traits of different charcters or how the setting of the stories are similar and different.  I can really see how this would lead students to lifelong reading because this is what we do as adults when we discuss things we read with our peers.","dateCreated":"1339517706","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"AMO33","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/AMO33","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54966738","body":"In response to CindyFichtel,  I think the ideas about using ABC books for reading clubs were great. Digging a little bit deeper into these books, that they read over an over, would be interesting to see what new things they notice.  The kids love ABC books in kindergarten, so this would be a great way to get them involved in their reading club.","dateCreated":"1339518171","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"AMO33","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/AMO33","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54972780","body":"My biggest ah ha was realizing it was to become part of reader's workshop and not a totally new way of teaching. When I was in the classroom I know kids grew tired of having the same quiet independent reading time so this will be a great addition to add some excitement! It seems to create the atmosphere that reading is enjoyable and fun not something that have to do.","dateCreated":"1339533614","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"jab10501","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jab10501","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54973760","body":"My biggest ah-ha moment from these two chapters was that the books the students were choosing and using in a reading club were mostly on or around their specific level.  The only experience I have had with anything similiar was the non-fiction unit in Reader's Workshop where many of the books are not on their particular level.  It makes much more sense now!","dateCreated":"1339536586","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"staceynclarke","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/staceynclarke","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54974430","body":"I response to stdaah19, I never thought about reading groups as a way for students to gain background information. It is easy to sometimes take for granted that not everyone has the same opportunities as you have. Thanks for the idea!!","dateCreated":"1339539491","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"cshaw81","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cshaw81","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54976368","body":"My biggest ah ha moment was the simple idea of book clubs being for everyone in the past book clubs have usually been for the higher readers only. I love the way these book clubs are implemented for everyone, it seems realistic and fun for the students, I am looking forward to adding book clubs next year.","dateCreated":"1339547268","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"cvs20428","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cvs20428","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54976440","body":"In response to asmalling,I strongly agree I love and believe that it is very important to be able to implement something like this yet still be able to pull small groups. It is always very important to continue working with all of the students to push them to their next reading level and to work on strategies as well.","dateCreated":"1339547539","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"cvs20428","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cvs20428","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55024060","body":"My ah-ha moment was at the end of chapter 1 when Collins used the t-chart to illustrate the similarities of real life reading club and classroom reading club. I  liked when Collins stated on pg. 15 '...teach them to value reading, to see how reading can feed their lives and fuel their hopes. These are the lessons that will keep our students reading with interest and enthusiasm beyond their forty weeks in our classrooms.' This statement helps me understand how powerful reading clubs can be. I am inspired to by Collins statement because it is my goal as a teacher to encourage my students to love reading and to read with a purpose (i.e. to be informed, to learn something new, or for enjoyment). I also what my students to recognize that reading doesn't just happen int he classroom. I think that reading clubs are a wonderful tool teachers  can use to help us achieve these goals.","dateCreated":"1339783171","smartDate":"Jun 15, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"amymurley-crawford","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/amymurley-crawford","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55024106","body":"In response to tlbhoutx I agree that reading clubs can be flexible and help break up the reading routines to energize our readers workshop and empower  our young readers to become 'experts' , which in return would spark the desire to want read more to learn more.","dateCreated":"1339783394","smartDate":"Jun 15, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"amymurley-crawford","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/amymurley-crawford","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55061672","body":"My moment was just the Reading Club and all the purposes it could serve.  Kids are just as excited to discuss, even debate, what they are reading as adults are.  I just hope the ideas I have in my mind's eye is just as productive in real life.","dateCreated":"1340046543","smartDate":"Jun 18, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"malyndasf","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/malyndasf","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1278270749\/malyndasf-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55061864","body":"I agree with Jamiewilcox, flexibility is key with Reading Clubs as with anything.  I like the idea of being able to work off the cuff with the Reading Clubs, focusing on skill sets, discussion of texts and other issues that inevitably arise.","dateCreated":"1340046996","smartDate":"Jun 18, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"malyndasf","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/malyndasf","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1278270749\/malyndasf-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55080482","body":"In response to jamiewilcox, I agree about the notebooks. We did a project at the end of the non-fiction reading club but they didn't write notes till the end. What a great idea to keep it on going.","dateCreated":"1340132342","smartDate":"Jun 19, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"glr10405","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/glr10405","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1244589907\/glr10405-lg.jpg"}}],"more":51}]},{"id":"54762302","dateCreated":"1338687475","smartDate":"Jun 2, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"bslong","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bslong","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/readingforreal.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/54762302"},"dateDigested":1532652825,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Chapter 1 & 2: Discussion 3","description":"When do you think would be the best time to launch a cycle of reading clubs in your classroom and why?","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"54966210","body":"In response to rnz10812, I agree that the nonfiction book club will be very interesting.  This is always a fun time of the year, and I would definently like to do book clubs during this unit.  This unit is in the Sping also, which will be a good time to work on book clubs with kindergarten.","dateCreated":"1339517154","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"AMO33","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/AMO33","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54972690","body":"The beauty of book clubs is that it so flexiable. I think  this is what some teachers will love once they gotten to know their students and figuring out what works best for them.  I think adding them after concpets or units are finished is a great time.  For 3rd grade it would be a great change of pace after CBA's and STARR.","dateCreated":"1339533327","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"jab10501","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jab10501","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54973676","body":"As an ELL teacher, I would probably begin reading clubs late November - early December at the earliest.  I feel that by then the students will be completely comfortable with their reading routines.  I also think that using concept books we've already used or ABC books would be the most appropriate at that time.","dateCreated":"1339536285","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"staceynclarke","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/staceynclarke","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54974610","body":"In response to jch10930, I agree that for kindergarten, mid-year is a good time to start reading clubs. It is also based highly on each class\u2019s ability to handle a reading club and the responsibility that comes with it.","dateCreated":"1339540259","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"cshaw81","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cshaw81","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54976160","body":"I think the best times to launch book clubs would be after teaching major lesson and right before the students get bored. I agree with the chart in the book ABC, nonfiction and character book clubs are some great ideas.  I personally love to do the nonfiction books and the students really enjoy them too. I\u2019m looking forward to adding some of these new ideas.","dateCreated":"1339546533","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"cvs20428","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cvs20428","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54976270","body":"In response to jch10930, I am also a Kindergarten teacher and agree with you about beginning in November with ABC books, I also like your idea about the holiday books and the music. I strongly agree with the importance of being able to set up expectations for the book clubs.","dateCreated":"1339546944","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"cvs20428","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cvs20428","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54976394","body":"I think a good time to introduce a reading club would be towards the end of a unit and before starting a new unit. I agree with Collins when she mentions ' our students go through the motions of reading routines' (page 29). I can relate to this statement because I observed this kind of reading in my class this past year towards the end of a unit. I tried to correct or energize my students by doing more conferring, but my efforts didn't seem to help. My students reading and discussions got better when we started a new unit.  I really like the idea of introducing an ABC book reading club in the fall. I think this would work great in a Kindergarten class!","dateCreated":"1339547342","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"amymurley-crawford","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/amymurley-crawford","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54976554","body":"In response to amcdonald02, I like the idea of launching an ABC book reading club in November. I think this is a perfect time for a Kindergarten class to  start a reading club. The young readers are familiar with the school and reading routines and excitement of school starts to fade. A reading club could be a great way to 'spice' up the reading routines. Also, I like your idea of spending a couple of weeks on holiday and traditions in December. I agree that starting with simple reading clubs will help the young readers understand our teacher expectations for the longer reading clubs we have in the spring (i.e. Non-fiction).","dateCreated":"1339547919","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"amymurley-crawford","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/amymurley-crawford","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55080458","body":"I plan to launch the reading club in Dec. I think by that time we will have the rules down about how the reading workshop works. Also maybe have some readers by that time.","dateCreated":"1340132191","smartDate":"Jun 19, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"glr10405","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/glr10405","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1244589907\/glr10405-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55337060","body":"Again, being new to Kindergarten, my first job will be to assess my students, their levels, needs and go from then in order to make a good decision when to begin.  I think a lot of routine and modeling will be taking up much of my time at the beginning of the year.  I would hope to start by the 2nd quarter.","dateCreated":"1341865219","smartDate":"Jul 9, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"malyndasf","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/malyndasf","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1278270749\/malyndasf-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55337084","body":"In response to wagoner1632, I think that when some interest in the routine lags, beginning the clubs would be a way to rejuvenate the students.","dateCreated":"1341865289","smartDate":"Jul 9, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"malyndasf","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/malyndasf","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1278270749\/malyndasf-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55337104","body":"In response to cshaw81, I like the idea of getting procedures in place and taking it from there.  As we all know, the procedural part is so important in terms of running a smooth classroom and introducing an endeavor such as this will take all the cooperation we can get.","dateCreated":"1341865396","smartDate":"Jul 9, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"malyndasf","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/malyndasf","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1278270749\/malyndasf-lg.jpg"}}],"more":47}]},{"id":"54762292","dateCreated":"1338687440","smartDate":"Jun 2, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"bslong","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bslong","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/readingforreal.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/54762292"},"dateDigested":1532652825,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Chapter 1 & 2: Discussion 2","description":"What do you think the benefits of adding reading clubs to your classroom would be?","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"54965930","body":"In response to stdaah19, I agree that having book clubs on specific topics would really benefit backgroud knowledge.  Many of my ESL do not have the vocabulary to share about topics we discuss and if they were able to pick a book club about something they wanted to learn more about, they inturn would feel more comfortable when talking about that topic in class.","dateCreated":"1339516619","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"AMO33","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/AMO33","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54972576","body":"I am not a classroom teacher but I see how adding reading clubs to a classroom will be beneficial for teachers. It is a way to have children share what they are reading about and change the pace of readers workshop. Most children will love the chance to share what they are reading about and it encourages a love reading which will all hope will care over to home life.","dateCreated":"1339532974","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"jab10501","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jab10501","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54972858","body":"In response to Asmalling, i agree that the discussion part is very important. Kids who are shy will feel welcomed to speak in a smaller group and it has students modeling for each other.","dateCreated":"1339533951","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"jab10501","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jab10501","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54973618","body":"In my opinion, adding reading clubs to my classroom would encourage readers to focus more on what they are interested in as well as allow me to intoduce and read aloud many of my favorites that I sometimes do not have time for.  When the students see how excited about a teacher is about her favorites, it makes them more enthusiastic as well as helping some students figure out what interests them.","dateCreated":"1339536095","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"staceynclarke","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/staceynclarke","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54974146","body":"In response to Asmalling, having the authentic reading environment where students can discuss and explain their thinking with their partners and can truly embed what they have read into something that they will treasure.","dateCreated":"1339538126","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"cshaw81","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cshaw81","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54975324","body":"The benefits of adding reading clubs to the classroom would simple be to change things up and to keep reading fun, especially in Kindergarten. I love that reading clubs are student lead. Children love to be in control and love to work with their peers so this would be a great addition.","dateCreated":"1339543073","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"cvs20428","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cvs20428","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54975454","body":"In response to paigehar, I agree students can usually learn a lot more from each other and it can be a great way to build their confidence. Again I also believe that it will keep them interested and excited about reading. Especially at the end of the year when everyone including the students hit burn out mode.","dateCreated":"1339543555","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"cvs20428","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cvs20428","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55021764","body":"I think that adding reading clubs to my classroom could help me to personalize my reading instruction and show how proficient and enthusiastic readers approach reading, provide support and develop a reading relationship with my students, and provide a more authentic reading experience for my students to apply their new reading skills\/strategies, to talk about reading, and to share their ideas\/thoughts about reading.","dateCreated":"1339772451","smartDate":"Jun 15, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"amymurley-crawford","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/amymurley-crawford","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55021846","body":"In response to bjp10315 I agree that reading clubs will help the  children to be excited about reading because they can share their their ideas\/thoughts, ask questions, and  learning.","dateCreated":"1339772851","smartDate":"Jun 15, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"amymurley-crawford","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/amymurley-crawford","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55060254","body":"Reading Clubs give children the platform they need to express their ideas and thoughts about what they are feeling about the book and the readings.  It also, gives them a boost in terms of comprehension.  When you tell about what you read and how you feel about it, it adds to understanding the text.","dateCreated":"1340041658","smartDate":"Jun 18, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"malyndasf","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/malyndasf","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1278270749\/malyndasf-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55060402","body":"In response to amcdonald02, I, too, teach in an economically disadvantaged school so Reading Clubs do allow us to open whole new worlds to which these kids would normally introduced.  The clubs meet many needs to new readers.","dateCreated":"1340042334","smartDate":"Jun 18, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"malyndasf","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/malyndasf","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1278270749\/malyndasf-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55080432","body":"In response to tlbhoustx, I found that I had to give rewards everyonce in a while to make them on task or else they would just be playing. Having someone go to the treasure box out of the blue really helped.","dateCreated":"1340132105","smartDate":"Jun 19, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"glr10405","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/glr10405","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1244589907\/glr10405-lg.jpg"}}],"more":47}]},{"id":"54762278","dateCreated":"1338687402","smartDate":"Jun 2, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"bslong","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bslong","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/readingforreal.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/54762278"},"dateDigested":1532652825,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Chapter 1 & 2: Discussion 1","description":"Which reading club characteristic do you feel is the most important and why?","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"54963150","body":"In response to psmyers, I love that she points out how important  the "sense of belonging" is to all children.  Everyone wants to be a part of a group and I have witnessed children working together in a positive manner and feeling so proud to be an EXPERT about the topic of their book club.  Self confidence is raised as a result of a reading activity...wow!","dateCreated":"1339508179","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"a.vincik","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/a.vincik","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54965506","body":"I think that the most important characteristic of reading clubs is finding books of interest for studetns to pick from.  This is important because if the students are not interested in what their reading they will not be very productive in discussion about thier reading.  I find in kindergarten the challenge to this is getting books of interest on their level.","dateCreated":"1339515628","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"AMO33","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/AMO33","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54965642","body":"In response to malyndasf,  I agree that finding books on their level in order to "ignite the spark of the enjoyment of reading" is very important.  If students are frustrated trying to get through text that is too hard they will loose interest and shut down to reading.","dateCreated":"1339515948","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"AMO33","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/AMO33","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54972458","body":"I believe the most important characteristics of reading clubs is the teacher conference. During the teacher conference this is where the teacher checks in for understanding and creates a teaching point for the club. This info is key to teacher for future planning and it also help keep the students accountable for their reading.","dateCreated":"1339532693","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"jab10501","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jab10501","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54973456","body":"I believe that the most important characteristic of reading clubs is having a variety of books available at the student's reading level.  During my non-fiction study, many of the books were not at the correct level so the students were limited in their knowledge.  I also believe that a Getting Stronger as Readers Club would be very important for students feeling challenged in some aspects of readers workshop","dateCreated":"1339535689","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"staceynclarke","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/staceynclarke","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54973514","body":"In response to glr10405, I agree about finding books at the correct level on a variety of subjects to group together in Kindergarten is difficult.  As I was reading I was wondering how that would work for me.  Having a pure ELL class last year and again next school year, the Getting Stronger as Readers is my biggest hope so far.","dateCreated":"1339535876","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"staceynclarke","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/staceynclarke","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54974056","body":"In response to Mccarty07, I agree completely. Having just right books for the students will help keep them involved in reading and motivated to read more on the topic. It will also make discussions with their partners more valuable and involved.","dateCreated":"1339537719","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"cshaw81","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cshaw81","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54975138","body":"I feel that there are a couple of important characteristics to a successful reading club. I feel that having an abundance of reading club baskets, with an abundant amount of books on students reading levels are some of the most important parts of a reading club. This will allow students to have the freedom of choice which will hopefully keep them interested in the reading clubs.","dateCreated":"1339542123","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"cvs20428","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cvs20428","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"54975200","body":"In response to jab10501 I strongly agree teacher conference is very important. It helps with planning as well as giving the students more purpose and excitement. They look forward to you coming to talk to them and telling you about what they are doing.","dateCreated":"1339542434","smartDate":"Jun 12, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"cvs20428","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cvs20428","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55021454","body":"The reading club characteristic I feel is most important is  the teacher confers with the reading club partners.  I teach Kindergarten ESL on a Title I campus. My students need a lot of additional support beyond the mini-lesson. I think that it is important provide additional support with teaching reading strategies and habits of a proficient readers. I like to model a lot of these strategies and habits in my classroom in hopes that the children will 'read' like a proficient reader at home, where the support is minimal. Also, I think that is important for me to support the partner conversation to encourage more talk and higher order thinking.","dateCreated":"1339770867","smartDate":"Jun 15, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"amymurley-crawford","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/amymurley-crawford","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55021672","body":"In response to abbyroad1, I agree that it is important for children to pick their topic when choosing a reading club. The readers are more excited about reading and enthusiastic to learn! It is a great way to build the readers' intrinsic motivation. Also, I agree that it is hard to find the level of books needed for certain topics. Although, I don't think as teachers we need to worry about having 100% of our books on the students levels. I enjoyed observing my students   reading and learning from the pictures. Many of students made incredible inferences. Also, my students learned new information from reading the captions and labels during our NF reading clubs. Our readers will still learn and enjoy reading, even if they can not read the text and have to use other features to help them read like proficient readers.","dateCreated":"1339771976","smartDate":"Jun 15, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"amymurley-crawford","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/amymurley-crawford","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"55080398","body":"I really feel the level of the reading baskets is so important. It is very hard to do in kindergarten. It seems it is never enough books. Kids ask for things that there are not any books even in our library. It makes it very discouraging. I guess I'll be writing grants.","dateCreated":"1340131976","smartDate":"Jun 19, 2012","userCreated":{"username":"glr10405","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/glr10405","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1244589907\/glr10405-lg.jpg"}}],"more":51}]}],"more":false},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}