September 30, 2024

6. Best Practices for Independent Reading: 3 Strategies to Enhance Any System

10 minutes

You've got questions about independent reading and in today's episode I've got answers. It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to the practice or a seasoned veteran, this episode has helpful strategies no matter where you are on your journey.

Episode Highlights:

How do I know this book will be appropriate for my students?
How do I make sure students are reading books that are the right fit for them?
How do I make sure students start and finish their books around the same time?

Resources Mentioned:

--> The parent letter I used in my classroom can be found HERE:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Independent-Reading-Parent-Letter-Editable-Templates-4910095?st=5b62570e62846b39df06267333fd6e59&utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%206%20-%20Parent%20Letter%20Template

--> Learn more about titles students are interested in on Goodreads and Common Sense Media

https://www.goodreads.com/

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

--> Reach out on Instagram any time you need help vetting a title:

https://www.instagram.com/samanthainsecondary/

--> Keep a copy of this book list handy so your classroom library is stocked with all the best YA Books:

www.samanthainsecondary.com/books

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Mentioned in this episode:

--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?

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