As an RLA teacher, you understand the importance of developing a love of reading in your students. This course is designed to help you do just that!
Throughout this course, you will learn strategies for building a community of readers in your classroom. You will explore ways to help students connect with books on a personal level and how to inspire a passion for reading that will last a lifetime. You will delve into the latest research on literacy development and learn how to foster a love for reading. You will also discover techniques for selecting books that will engage your students and keep them excited about reading.
This course will address the following:
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Creating a classroom library with a wide variety of genres, topics, and reading levels to appeal to all students.
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Providing time for independent reading and choice reading so students can explore their interests and discover new authors and titles.
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Incorporating read-alouds into daily instruction to expose students to new books and foster a love of reading.
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Encouraging book talks and book clubs to promote discussion and critical thinking about literature.
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Creating a positive reading culture in the classroom by modeling reading behaviors, sharing personal reading experiences, and promoting reading as a lifelong habit.
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Providing access to resources such as bookmarks, reading logs, and book recommendation lists to help students track their reading progress and discover new books.
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Building student writing capacity and connecting independent reading to SCR performance.
Whether you are a new secondary RLA teacher just starting out or an experienced educator looking to refresh your approach, “Building Book Love” is the perfect course for you!