[ISLMA-Share] Ditching Reading Logs

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Whooo’s Reading @ is a great resource to assess understanding and connect reading and writing skills!

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> On Apr 4, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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> I've successfully used Atwell's Reading Zone technique with my 5th graders and it would be perfect for middle schoolers.  My son is in 8th grade and his 6th and 7th grade teachers did NOT do a status of the class each day and he never read ANYTHING.  But now that his 8th grade teacher does it, he reads each day.  So awesome!  Inpsiring!
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>> On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 2:57 PM, Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>> So planning for next year and after reading The Book Whisperer and lots of discussion we would like to eliminate reading logs.  BUT we still want to hold kids accountable and continue to build on a culture of reading.  I am in a 5-8 building.  What does your school look like?  What do you do with your ELA teachers to encourage students to read?  What grades are given for reading and how is it accessed?  
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>> Deanne Guccione, Librarian
>> Pleasant Plains Middle School 
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>> "Winning is not always about shining the brightest.  Sometimes it's about sharing the light with someone who has been waiting in th shadows all along." Quote from the book Save Me A Seat by Saraha Weeks & Gita Varadarajan
>> Currently Reading:  Far From the Tree
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>> Just finished:  Donuthead
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