A8: I love to bring books that students request into the classroom and also books that represent that culture in my classroom. If a child says that they've read one book in a series why not look to see if we can get your hands on more especially if they liked it. #G2Great
A7: Reading books helps me to curate my collection. My professors have probably been my biggest influences because they are constantly sharing good books. I also find many great books online by seeing how other educators use them in their classrooms to teach skills. #G2Great
@epecorale Kind of how you introduce us to books and we go out and get them I purchased Herstory recently. "A great one pager!" When I placed it in the library, the first day one of my students took it off the shelf.
A6: Students should feel that they are represented and respected when bringing and sharing books. If students don't feel that they are represented or respected thy may not be interested in what is happening and perhaps may shut themselves off from reading. @G2Great
A5: If students feel connected to a character then they can very well become an advocate for that character. Students as they read in order to understand what they are reading are constantly making connections, whether they be intentional or non intentional. #G2Great
A4: Books invite us into lifestyles and ways of being that we may not have the opportunity to see otherwise. It’s always beautiful to dive into a book and get a glimpse of someone else's way of life or lifestyle or be taken back into history. #G2Great
Q3: Usually I pose a big idea as students are reading their larger novels. I offer students the opportunity to answer it at their own angle. Some will come up with connections or perspectives that I've never seen. #G2Great