Podcasts about reading resources

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 13:04

GROWTH COMES FROM GOAL-SETTING.We can teach until we are blue in the face, but often, we take the one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to reading.We teach everyone the same skills and strategies…at the same time.But the problem is, students are often in different places when it comes to their most immediate need. And while it's fine to teach a reading topic to the whole class, we must also make sure that we are giving equal instructional time and attention to the individual reading needs of our students.That's where individual student goals can help.In this week's episode, I'll be covering why it's important to have your students set individual reading goals and how to help them achieve those goals through an action plan. Readers come in all shapes and sizes, so let's make sure our approach to reading is custom-made by helping students develop goals that help them to grow!Links & Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeEPISODE 31: How to Use a Reader's and Writer's Notebook in the Upper Elementary Classroom EPISODE 87: Developing Student Writing Goals & Why Your Students Need Them!POST: Teaching Students to Choose "Just Right" Books During Independent ReadingRESOURCES:Student Reader's NotebookLaunching Reader's WorkshopGrab my FREE “Just Right” Bookmark inside the Members Resource Library under “Reading Resources.”

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Reading Resources for Teachers & Parents

Tech Tools for Teachers

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 22:48

Readers unite! This week we are highlighting a few tools to support readers in your classroom. We have lots of resources and fun ways to interact with other students! Let's get reading!View the post: https://smartinwi.com/091-reading-resources-for-teachers-and-parentsTech Discussed in This Episode• CommonLit• Biblionasium• AdLitFind all of the tools we've discussed in the EdTech Directory: https://smartinwi.com/edtech-directory/ Get in touch: https://smartinwi.comhttps://www.twitter.com/smartinwihttps://www.facebook.com/smartinwitechtoolsforteacherpodcast@gmail.com©2021 Snoring Dog Media, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Synthesizing Made Easy: How To Help Your Elementary Students Master This Reading Strategy!

Play Episode Play 54 sec Highlight Listen Later May 2, 2021 22:48

DOES TEACHING STUDENTS TO SYNTHESIZE FEEL LIKE PULLING TEETH?It sure does…. sometimes. But why is teaching this reading comprehension strategy so hard?There are a number of reasons students often struggle with synthesizing. One- it's an abstract concept. Asking students to synthesize requires more than just surface-level thinking. They have to think beyond the text in order to form a synthesis. Two - it's a multi-level strategy. Synthesizing can't be taught in isolation. This strategy requires students to draw upon other skills and strategies, like determining importance, or inferring, and using schema in order to form a true synthesis! So what's a teacher to do? Throw spaghetti at the all and hope something sticks?Nah - I've got a better teaching strategy for you - and we cover it all in this podcast episode.We'll talk about the hurdles and roadblocks and that students face when learning this strategy. We'll overcome the common mistakes made by teachers AND students when it comes to fully understanding what synthesizing a text truly means.So - keep your spaghetti in the pot, and have a listen!For complete show notes visit: classroomnook.com/podcast/68----------------LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Reading Comprehension Strategies Podcast Episodes: EPISODE 41: Teaching Reading Comprehension StrategiesEPISODE 42: Reading Comprehension Instruction: How to Teach Making ConnectionsEPISODE 47: Reading Comprehension Strategies: How to Teach VisualizingEPISODE 51: Reading Comprehension Strategies: How to Teach Making PredictionsEPISODE 56: Boost Reading Comprehension: A Simple Approach to Teaching Students to Ask Questions While ReadingEPISODE 59: A Step-By-Step Guide to Teaching Determining Importance in the Upper Elementary ClassroomEPISODE 64: Helping Your Students Make Inferences When They ReadLearn more about the 3 Types of Synthesizing HEREList of Aesop's Fables Reading with Meaning by Debbie Miller RESOURCE: Forming a Synthesis LINKtivity Grab my FREE Synthesizing Bookmark inside the Members Resource Library under “Reading Resources.”

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Mastering Literature Circles or Book Groups in the Elementary Classroom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 24:01

Do you know what students love to do?Talk.Give them a hot second to chat, and pretty quickly your classroom will be filled with conversations about video games, and sports, and whatever the latest kid-trend is.Unless you've asked them to talk about what books they are reading. Theeeen you often hear crickets.Kids simply don't know how to talk about the books they are reading. They often don't know how to discuss the characters and plot and interesting facts.Enter in: Literature Circles (or book clubs as they are often referred to)Literature circles harness our students' love of talking, and turn it in to a book-talking, thought-provoking, student-led conversation that is meaningful, AND builds stronger reader and thinkers. That is, if they are done correctly and with intention.That's where this week's episode comes into play. We're breaking it all down with how to structure your book clubs, the roles your students will play, and how to make book-talking magic in your elementary classroom.See complete show notes at classroomnook.com/podcast/65--------------LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:EPISODE 57: Accountable Talk: A Teacher's Guide to Encouraging Deeper & More Meaningful Talk Among Students (Includes FREE Posters!)POST: Giving Students More Choice in the ClassroomRESOURCE: Getting Started in Literature Circles (A complete teacher's guide with teacher & student resources!)Grab my FREE Literature Circle “Think Sheet” inside the Members Resource Library under “Reading Resources.”

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Helping Your Students Make Inferences When They Read

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 17:55

How can teachers help their students to become stronger readers?Simple. Give them the tools (aka reading comprehension strategies) to help them make sense of what they read.Ok, maybe not so simple.Teaching students these strategies does take practice, intentional instruction, and loooots of modeling. But that doesn't mean we have to make it complicated in the way that we teach these reading strategies.When it comes to teaching comprehension strategies, like inferring, we can provide our students with simple, concrete examples before turning them loose to try it on for size.In this episode, we'll break down reading comprehension instruction, specifically, how to teach students to make inferences while reading. I'll take a straightforward, step-by-step approach to make sure you know how to explain inferring to your students (and how to explain what it is not.) I'll show you how to seamlessly go from modeling concrete and tangible examples before transitioning into using this comprehension strategy in different texts.It's an episode that you're going to want to tuck away in your teacher toolbox.--------------------------------LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:EPISODE 41: Teaching Reading Comprehension StrategiesEPISODE 42: Reading Comprehension Instruction: How to Teach Making ConnectionsEPISODE 47: Reading Comprehension Strategies: How to Teach VisualizingEPISODE 51: Reading Comprehension Strategies: How to Teach Making PredictionsEPISODE 59: A Step-By-Step Guide to Teaching Determining Importance in the Upper Elementary ClassroomMaking Inferences LINKtivityHere are some of my favorite books to use when modeling inferring (affiliate links):The Wretched Stone by Chris Van AllsburgThe Memory String by Eve BuntingThis Is Not My Hat by Job KlassenThe Other Side by Jacqueline WoodsonGrab my FREE Inferring Bookmark inside the Members Resource Library under “Reading Resources.”

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33 - The best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners

Hacking Chinese Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 13:05

Reading is the best way to expand vocabulary and learn about new things, but how should you approach reading in Chinese? And what are the best free reading resources out there? Link: The 10 best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at Hacking Chinese (www.hackingchinese.com) Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Teaching Determining Importance in the Upper Elementary Classroom

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 21:05

Students tend to think that everything they read is important.But - the problem with trying to remember EVERYTHING you read is that you actually end up remembering very little. Our brains can only retain so much information before it goes into overdrive, so its critical to help little brains, aka our students, develop strategies to strain out the nonessential information from the books that they read.How do we do this? It should come as no surprise when I say that we need to explicitly teach them how. We need to show students how to separate out the important, must-remember information from the interesting, but not essential details in a text.Teaching students to determine importance will help set the foundation for students to be able to master other critical reading comprehension strategies like inferring and synthesizing that they will need to pull out from their reading toolbox as well. In order to infer, students need to be able to pick up on the important details that serve as clues in making inferences. They need to determine importance first.Synthesizing requires students to collect all the important details from and textual “bread crumbs” left throughout a book in order to come to a much deeper and complete understanding of the story. It starts with determining importance.For complete show notes, visit: classroomnook.com/podcast/59---------------------------LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEEPISODE 54: 6 GREAT Reading Activities to Use With Nearly ANY Novel!Reading Comprehension Strategies: EPISODE 41: Teaching Reading Comprehension StrategiesEPISODE 42: Reading Comprehension Instruction: How to Teach Making ConnectionsEPISODE 47: Reading Comprehension Strategies: How to Teach VisualizingEPISODE 51: Reading Comprehension Strategies: How to Teach Making PredictionsFavorite Books to use for modeling Determining Importance (affiliate links):The Important Book by: Margaret Wise Brown (this is a great book to introduce the reading strategy)Love Will See You Through by Angela Farris WatkinsThe Stray Dog by Marc Simont Grandfather's Journey by Allen SayGrab my FREE Determining Importance Bookmark inside the Members Resource Library under “Reading Resources.”

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Boost Reading Comprehension: A Simple Approach to Teaching Students to Ask Questions While Reading

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 20:44

All teachers would agree that asking questions is (usually) a good thing.Yes, we have the those students who seem to ask endless questions, or questions that seem off topic or irrelevant, but — overall, we know that students use questioning and wondering as strategy for learning about the world. AND - when it comes to reading, asking questions is a reading comprehension strategy that needs to be explicitly taught to students to help them learn and engage with the text. It helps the reader to clarify what he or she is reading and to better understand the text. It helps them to challenge the text. Ultimately, asking good questions is a way for students to monitor their own comprehension while reading. But - that doesn't mean that students automatically know how to ask questions. In fact, struggling readers approach reading as a passive experience. This means that they read the words with the idea that the meaning of the text will reveal itself if they just read enough words. They don't stop to ask questions or challenge their thinking. That's where today's podcast episode comes into play. I'm diving deep into this critical reading comprehension strategy and breaking it ALL down for you so that you can get your students asking, wondering, and engaging with the books they are reading.For complete show notes visit: classroomnook.com/podcast/56--------------------LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Episode 41: Teaching Reading Comprehension StrategiesEpisode 47: Reading Comprehension Strategies: How to Teach VisualizingEpisode 51: Reading Comprehension Strategies: How to Teach Making PredictionsMy favorites texts to use when modeling asking questions:The Stranger by: Chris Van AllsburgThe Empty Pot by: DemiFly Away Home by: Eve BuntingPlant Secrets by: Emily GoodmanLINKtivity Interactive Learning Guide: Asking QuestionsGrab my FREE Asking Questions Bookmark inside the Members Resource Library under Reading Resources.

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TCAPSLoop Podcast Episode 115: Virtual Reading Resources

EdTech Loop Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 25:00

Episode 115Hello and Welcome another episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast! In this episode Danelle and Stephie share some great tips and literacy resources you should embrace while teaching and learning remotely. Before cutting into the meat of the show let’s spend some time researching this weeks Moment of Zen.“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.”-Albert Einstein Pod Topic: Virtual Reading ResourcesMichigan eLibrary (MeL.org)International Education Week Read AloudsLive from the Opera House: It’s Storytime! Read Alouds and ActivitiesVirtual Book Bags: ScienceVirtual Book Bags: Social StudiesASL Stories and Resources Kate Messner’s Read Wonder and Learn Tech Tool of the Week: TCAPS Elementary Libraries Facebook PageTutorials and Updates:TCAPSTECH Help SiteTCAPS247.comColby Sharp video on why picture books are great! Great Tweet by @MrsAGilliam"Recently, I changed my wording from what questions do you have to what questions do you think someone struggling to understand might have. It has been a game changer. The student struggling doesn’t have to be the one asking but their question is usually covered." ClosingFollow us on Facebook and Twitter@tcapsloop@brostromdaSubscribe to the Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In, Downcast, Overcast, the Google Play Store, Spotify or wherever else you get your ear candy! Like the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes, It really helps get the pod to show up on aggregators and we also love hearing from you. Thanks for listening and inspiring!Thanks Loop Team!

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Reading Comprehension Instruction: How to Teach Making Connections

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 14:19

Wouldn't it be nice if reading comprehension just magically happened?Spoiler Alert: It doesn't!Although as adult readers we use these reading strategies to help us understand what we read without much effort, young readers need to be explicitly taught what the strategies are and how to use them. Over time, readers will learn to weave in and out of these strategies to fully comprehend the text that they're reading. At the upper elementary level, students have likely been introduced to all seven strategies at one point or another, and they probably see the strategies modeled for them. You're going to continue to do that but there is going to be times when you're going to need to isolate each strategy throughout the school year. Of course, once a strategy is taught, it will still need to be reviewed, written, and continuously practiced. Many teachers would agree that Making Connections is one of the easiest strategies for students to master, simply because students are likely already doing it without much effort.Making Connections is a critical reading strategy that helps students make meaning of what they're reading. When they make connections to the text that they're reading, it's going to help them make sense of what they're reading, help them retain the information better, and help them engage more with the text itself. In this episode, I will walk you through the basics of what the strategy is and how to effectively teach it to your students. Grab my FREE Making Connections Bookmark inside the Members Resource Library (Find it under the “Reading Resources” section)Check out these helpful learning tools for teaching making connections & reading strategies:LINKtivity Making ConnectionsLINKtivity Reading Strategy Bundle--------------------------------------For complete show notes and links to additional helpful resources, anchor texts for teaching the strategy and more, visit: classroomnook.com/podcast/42

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Instruction That WORKS!

Explore Your Enthusiasm, with Tara Swiger | Craft | Art | Business

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 19:21

What makes someone a great reader?Ask any elementary student and you'd likely hear responses like:“Great readers can read fast.”“Great readers use expression."“Great readers can read all the words correctly.”These answers are all correct, however, we want students to understand that reading is more than just being able to read the words on the page. What we really want students to be doing while they read is thinking!That's where reading comprehension strategies come in. Reading strategy instruction gives students a guideline for how to think about what they are reading. Educational experts call this “metacognition,” which can be defined as “thinking about thinking.” This concept is at the heart of why we teach and encourage students to use reading strategies. Students need to understand that thinking is essential to reading. Today is the first of 8 episodes on the topic of reading comprehension instruction. We will go over a new strategy each month starting next week and ending in May. I can't wait to share with you some tools and some strategies that you can pass on to your students to help improve their reading comprehension.Buckle up as I share with you some helpful tips, strategies, and resources for teaching your students reading comprehension. You'll Learn:The difference between skill and strategy (1:28)Why we teach reading strategies (3:53)The 7 main reading comprehension strategies (4:46)Making ConnectionsVisualizingPredictingAsking QuestionsDetermining ImportanceInferringSynthesizingThe book that basically taught me everything I know about reading comprehension strategies (6:55)How to introduce strategies (and why you should introduce them all together) (8:15)How to model reading strategies (10:14)What a mini lesson might look like (12:08)Which order to teach the 7 reading strategies (15:17)Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Constructing Meaning Through Kid-Friendly Comprehension Strategy Instruction by Nancy Boyles (affiliate link)Grab my FREE Reading Comprehension Strategy cards inside the Members Resource Library (Find it under the “Reading Resources” section)Reading Strategies LINKtivity Bundle

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#68: Reading Resources

Blind Girl Drunk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 11:39

In today's episode I'll be discussing my favourite forms of reading when I want to sit back and have a lazy day. The 3 main resources I'll be covering are: Audible, BBC iPlayer Radio and Book link.

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034 - Reading Resources

Biggest Little Library

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 34:34

How do you stay motivated to read? Or keep your teens motivated to read? We've got resources to help your teen discover new books, catalog reads, and inspire the reading life!

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120 Building Real Community - The Differences Between Inclusion and Belonging

Purple Patch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 28:55

What is the difference between inclusion and real belonging in a community? Can you have one without the other? Yes, indeed, you can. Unfortunately, there are too many groups where you can be included without feeling like you truly belong. What is the missing ingredient? Trust. Trust, which starts at the individual level, is central to a community and fosters an environment that feels safe for all members. This episode is a personal one. Book and Reading Resources from June 3rd Podcast For those of you whose hearts are hurting right now and who want to do more to better understand and fight racism, it looks like there are some really good resources below. https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea Black Lives Matter Reading List: https://www.booktable.net/black-lives-matter-reading-list For kids: https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouskid/. Their Patreon page is full of good resources. Some other books that have been recommended to me: My Grandmother's Hands - This is an excellent work for understanding through an intergenerational racial trauma and healing lens, and explicitly offers exercises for police, which is interesting in the current context. Mindful of Race - While politically left-leaning, I really like the tie in to a mindfulness framework and Buddhist psychology. Why We Are Polarized - I like this a lot because of its examination of race x politics x identity White Fragility - Though challenging, I think this is an important text for anyone seeking to understand the current landscape of anti-racism work. I also think it is important to read prior to reading texts by people of color as she names a lot of the issues that people of color experience and feel when interacting with white people and, in particular, talking to them about race. From this book, one could then take on Me and White Supremacy, if they were inspired to examine themselves more deeply. Picky Bars Promotion Between now and June 30th, Register for Purple Patch 1:1 coaching and receive a 3-month membership to the Picky Bars Picky Club. Email us at support@purplepatchfitness.com and set up a time to discuss 1:1 coaching options. All Purple Patch Podcast Listeners can receive 25% off your first purchase and/or first month of the Picky Club. Use "PURPLEPATCHPODCAST" at check-out. Visit PickyBars.com Jesse Thomas Blog on Retirement Purple Patch Coaching Resources Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts? Watch this :10 sec video Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts

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119 Priming for Performance - It's Time to Ramp It Up

Purple Patch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 45:59

Over the last two months, you've stabilized, adapted and innovated. The weather is improving in most places, and maybe, just maybe, races are on the horizon? We don't know, but what we do know is that you can continue to progress. So, how should you approach your training in the coming months? If races don’t happen, you'll be priming yourself for a massive season in 2021. It will be disappointing, sure, but the work you will have done will NOT be wasted. Remember our theme: Emerge stronger. If you stay on track, the very worst outcome that can happen is that you end this season improved and primed to SHOW those improvements next year. We can think of worse outcomes, yes? So how should you approach the coming months of training? How can you start to spray that perfume of performance without overdoing it? Matt breaks it down into three main areas: * Mindset * Building the Plan * Getting it right in execution As Matt says in the podcast, "It's a great time to ramp to become Strong Like Bull, but you're going to have to sweat like a rented mule to get there." Ahh...We can smell that perfume wafting through the air. Book and Reading Resources from Podcast For those of you whose hearts are hurting right now and who want to do more to better understand and fight racism, it looks like there are some really good resources below. https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea Black Lives Matter Reading List: https://www.booktable.net/black-lives-matter-reading-list For kids: https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouskid/. Their Patreon page is full of good resources. Some other books that have been recommended to me: My Grandmother's Hands - This is an excellent work for understanding through an intergenerational racial trauma and healing lens, and explicitly offers exercises for police, which is interesting in the current context. Mindful of Race - While politically left-leaning, I really like the tie in to a mindfulness framework and Buddhist psychology. Why We Are Polarized - I like this a lot because of its examination of race x politics x identity White Fragility - Though challenging, I think this is an important text for anyone seeking to understand the current landscape of anti-racism work. I also think it is important to read prior to reading texts by people of color as she names a lot of the issues that people of color experience and feel when interacting with white people and, in particular, talking to them about race. From this book, one could then take on Me and White Supremacy, if they were inspired to examine themselves more deeply. Picky Bars Promotion Between now and June 30th, Register for Purple Patch 1:1 coaching and receive a 3-month membership to the Picky Bars Picky Club. Email us at support@purplepatchfitness.com and set up a time to discuss 1:1 coaching options. All Purple Patch Podcast Listeners can receive 25% off your first purchase and/or first month of the Picky Club. Use "PURPLEPATCHPODCAST" at check-out. Visit PickyBars.com Jesse Thomas Blog on Retirement Purple Patch Coaching Resources Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts? Watch this :10 sec video Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts

264: Summer Reading Resources

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 36:43

It’s summer! And that means it is time for summer reading. This may be the time where you’re spending more time than ever with your family and you just need a break with a book! I get so many questions about how I read so much, what books I recommend, that I wanted to put together a whole resource episode with absolutely everything - my best tips, the tools I use, the sites I read, the books I recommend for your business and for your summer. Usually I talk about running a business and mindset and once a month I share what I’m reading, but here’s the truth: I’m recording this ahead of time before it’s even June, so I can’t tell you what I read in June. And I’m taking a break from the podcast to spend my summer with my foster kids and with lots of books and the pool. But no fear! You’ll still get episodes every single week, because I planned WAY ahead! What better way to go into the summer than to talk about what I love best about summer, which is ALSO the number one key to building my business: books! Everything I know about my business I learned through trial and error and experimenting and I figured out what to try and how to experiment from books. But I know a lot of us struggle with reading more, so today I’m going to help with that! We’ll talk about how to read more, how to find a book you’ll like, and resources of my favorite book lists, (including the best books for your business, mindset and mental health). Summer and books have been linked in my mind ever since I was a kid and participated in the library reading challenges - did you have these? The library would publish cards like a game board and you’d fill it in with the books you read, and then you’d win prizes. And do you remember “The Pizza Hut Book It!” program? I had to look it up because it was such a huge part of my childhood - winning PIZZA for reading (and getting the fabulous holographic pin) was really the highlight of my year, and also just about the only sport I ever competed in! While I was writing this episode, I went to look it up and Book It! is still around! Their website has tons of good resources - reading trackers, activities - for you and your kids! You can sign up for the Summer Reading Program and get weekly emails with reading suggestions and projects. I record this it’s late May and I’ve already read more than 75 books in 2019. I often get asked: How do I read so much? A few years ago I put together a guide: How to read 100 books a year. How to read more The key to reading more is to read what you like, always have plenty of books on your list and on your shelf and to stop when you want. The thing so many adults struggle with is to read what you like - give yourself permission to read what feels good, even if it’s not what you think you “should” be reading. Maybe you love YA fantasy, maybe you love romances, maybe you love comics. It really doesn’t matter, reading anything gets yourself into the habit, and you can use that habit to read more of the books that will educate you on what you want to learn (ie. business or psychology). You also have to have ENOUGH books, so that you can immediately pick up the next one. That means enough on your To Read list and enough in your actual home (or on your Kindle). If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I bring home anywhere from 5-15 books at a time from the library. In the rest of the episode we’ll cover how to find more books for your list, how to keep track of it, and how to find more of what you like. And finally, you really need to let yourself stop when you want to. Maybe you put the book down for just a few days, or you wait until your more awake, or you just don’t like it and you stop altogether - life is too short to read books you don’t enjoy! How to find books you’ll like Did you know your library has a Reader Advisory? They can suggest books, if you know what you like. They also published lists of books that are like other books, or that are on a topic you wanna learn more about! There’s also a great online resource, through your library, called Books and Authors. (I think your library has to have hooked it up for you to access it. Check your library’s website. You can look up any book and it will tell you other books like it. Even if it’s been years since you really liked a book, if you can identify even one, you can find another! Another way to find the books that YOU are likely to like is to find reviewers you like and read what they suggest. on Goodreads (look at reviews of your favorite books, click on the profile of a review you particularly like and then read a few other reviews by them. If you agree and/or you like they’re writing, check out their most recent reviews and you will find some new books you’ll like!). I like Emily May. in papers (NY review of books, LA Times, etc) Check out lists! I highly recommend Anne Bogel’s Summer Reading Guide at Modern Mrs. Darcy Read along with a challenge, like the Read Harder Challenge. Check out the massive list of resources for Diverse Books at DiverseBooks.org. I share my favorite books of the month every month - you can search my site for “reading” or find a direct link to ALL of my reading posts, going back 6 years here. I have put together lists and lists of books on different topics - you can find all the lists at https://www.amazon.com/shop/taraswiger I have my favorite Business Books, my favorite trauma and mental health books, my favorite parenting books, and a lot more. How to find books for kids? Help your kid(s) identify what they like in a story. Start with 3-5 stories they’ve loved (movies, video games) and help them dig into the aspects they liked best. This is a great way to help them find the words to talk about books and stories, too! Check out nonfiction! If your kid nerds out about ANYTHING (even movies and video games!) there are books about it! Comics count! Comics are a great way to get a reticent reader to read! You can find “graphic novels” which are the collected issues of a storyline of a comic, at your library! Once you know you like a comic, you can start buying it (or the graphic novels) at your local comic shop. And if you don’t have a comic shop, you can get it on your Kindle comics with a Comixology subscription. A few of my faves that are appropriate for anyone 10+: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl LumberJanes (written by Noelle Stevenson new creator of She-Ra) Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman Mile Morales: Spiderman - there is a novel, and a comic (esp if you loved Into The Spiderverse) Ask me on Instagram! I LOVE helping you find books, I not-so-secretly really want to be a librarian (if only I can do it from home?) - tag me on your post, I’m @taraswiger or send me a DM! (Maybe I need a book recommendation podcast? Hmmm.) How to keep track of it all? Tools I use: Goodreads - I use it mostly to track books I want to read. It’s great to track books I have read, but the way I use it nearly daily is to add ANY book I’ve heard of that sounds good to my list. I’m not worried this is every going to be too big. I want it to be as big as possible, so I never run out of books that I’m excited about. Library holds & requests - A few times a week (usually when I’m waiting somewhere or need a break from work), I open up my GoodReads To Read list, open up my library catalog and place a hold on a few books (Holds top out at 15 books and a lot of times this spring I topped it out. I read more than ever, but it stresses me a bit, so I’m keeping it under 10 at a time now). What about books your library doesn’t have? I just discovered the “request book” page on my library site and now I request that the library buy the books I want! This is great for new books that haven’t been released yet - by requesting it you get at the front of the line on the holds (great if a book is going to be on hold to like 20 people). I’ve also requested some quilt books and instead of buying them, my library borrowed them from another library (not one that’s connected in our catalog) Libby - get ebooks and audiobooks from your library, all from your phone. Book of the Month Club - if you want new books before they’re released AND you want to own your books, you can’t do better than Book of The Month - you get access to brand-new books, each month. You can skip any month you want. (If you sign up from this link, I get a free book!) Other reading bits and bobs Favorite book podcasts: What should I read next Reading Glasses My own summer To Read List This summer I’m focusing on the newest books - from Anne Bogels list - and those that I already own. This list is only those I currently have, or have on reserve at the library: Nimona, by Noelle Stevenson Station Eleven, by Emily St John Mandel Still Life, by Louise Penny Bird King by G. Willow Wilson Life after Life by Kate Atkinson (and maybe her fourth Jackson Brodie novel, Started Early Took my Dog, because she has a new book coming out this summer) Before She Knew Him, by Peter Swanson Waiting for Tom Hanks, by Kerry Winfrey The River, by Peter Heller The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth, Maybe You Should Talk To Someone, by Lori Gottlieb The Better Sister, by Alafair Burke Anything by Megan Abbott Listen in at TaraSwiger.com/podcast264

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Ep 08: Great Online Reading Resources

Rev It Up Reading Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2015 10:56

So many of us read our material online these days. Abby shares her favorite online reading resources, where to find them and how to use them.

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Make Reading Resources Easy to Find With RSS

DMEC Career & Technical Education Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2012 7:16

The information you want can be delivered to you by using RSS feeds in your classroom Wiki. There's no need to spend hours of your extra time searching for articles or blogs for your students to read - RSS feeds send the information to you and you have control of what information reaches your students.

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MSM-140 NMSA 2010 Math and Reading Resources

Middle School Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2010

Jokes: On Our Mind: NMSA 2010 Conference (If you’re going, contact us. We have a great link for you). Keep in mind that new flight rules take effect on Nov. 1st. Middle School Science Minute From our Listeners: As far as the testing discussion goes, I am blown away by states that test the previous year's material at the beginning of the following year. That just doesn't make sense to me (not that I agree with all of NC's testing program either). Here in NC, we administer EOG (End-of-Grade) tests about 3 weeks before school is out for the summer. Admin get the scores back about 5 hours after the last test is finished, and teachers usually get scores the following day. Scores are released to students before going home for the summer. The past couple of years, we have had a retest program for students who did not score at proficient levels. Granted, there are issues with this system as well. Testing that far in advance of the end of school leads to a "Why are we still here?" attitude from some of the kids after the test. I think that makes much more sense than not being able to start the year covering relevant grade-level material. Todd Williamson Note: We’re hoping there will be a ton of folks at his presentation on Friday at 7:30 am in Baltimore this coming week. If you’re going to NMSA and willing, please consider his presentation in Room: 339 (Baltimore Convention Center) From the Twitterverse: This Part for Infamous40000 . . . : Hero Machine: Design your own superhero: http://tinyurl.com/olzc3a Uber-Mongo-Important assignment for operative Infamous40000: Design a superhero and share the experience with us. Call us at (262) 724-6653 and send us a copy of your superhero! Tech Tools: AlternativeTo: Wiggio Math Open Geometry Great geometry resources. http://www.mathopenref.com/index.html Microsoft Academic Search Looks to be technically oriented. Some good possibilities though. Conferences are included. http://journalogy.com/ One Word Interesting idea for a writing assignment. http://oneword.com/ News: Robots in the classroom? They’re here! http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/innovation/10/22/south.korea.robot.teachers/index.html Political Peril for the Common Core? How to Assure Continued Progress By Michael D. Usdan Could the backlash against large governmental programs (like healthcare) effect the implementation of Common Core Standards? http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/10/27/09usdan_ep.h30.html?tkn=QMZFzckQpU3lROPtxOCXWM%2FnuCM2CsPo6oqD&cmp=clp-edweek Webspotlight: Google Search Tools “Secret” codes to make your google searching even better. http://www.googleguide.com/advanced_operators.html Big East Career Fair Could this be the start of a new way of finding a job? http://www.bigeastcareerfair.com/ Teacher Jotter Social Network for Teachers. Build professional relationships, share resources, exchange ideas and opportunities. http://www.teacherjotter.com/ Reading Slowly Interesting thoughts on reading. http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/chapter-and-verse/2010/0621/Should-your-child-be-learning-the-art-of-slow-reading Collaboration Video Does this look like collaboration at your school? http://www.tuttlesvc.org/2010/10/planning-collaboratively.html Events & Happenings: Calendar of Events:

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Ron Fairchild (Summer Learning)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2010

Ron Fairchild, Executive Director of the National Summer Learning Association, discusses the components and benefits of quality summer programs. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Text Comprehesion: Students Take Charge

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2010 2:56

This video clip, from Reading Rockets' PBS television series Launching Young Readers, shows a Seattle school using a technique called Reciprocal Teaching to help students improve their reading comprehension. For more information about teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle, visit www.readingrockets.org. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2010 5:28

Lynn Reichle and her second grade students go on a writing adventure called Writers' Workshop. From Reading Rockets' PBS television series Launching Young Readers. For more information about teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle, visit www.readingrockets.org. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Informal Assessment: Assessment by Specialists

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2010 3:28

At a Lindamood-Bell Center in Denver, a seven-year-old receives one-on-one assessment and guidance. From Reading Rockets' PBS television series Launching Young Readers. For more information about teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle, visit www.readingrockets.org. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Print Awareness: Becoming Aware of Print

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2010 4:10

This clip, from Reading Rockets' PBS television series Launching Young Readers, shows how 32-month-old Mira's parents help her become aware of print. For more information about teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle, visit www.readingrockets.org. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Dr. Louisa Moats: Spelling

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2010 2:55

Did you know that making up words for kids can help them gain phonemic awareness? Dr. Louisa Moats, an expert in the area of improving literacy and elementary education, discusses how nonsense words can help students learn word structure. She also talks about how a child's ability to spell and the speed at which they read can be good indicators of whether or not the child is having learning difficulties.Visit www.readingrockets.org for more information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.Visit www.readingrockets.org for more information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Dr. Phyllis Hunter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2010 4:15

Teaching reading is a critical task for educators. Reading can be the gateway to new worlds for students and guide them on the path to success. Phyllis C. Hunter describes the skill as a new civil right. Hunter, a former classroom teacher and school administrator, shares her experiences and highlights the need for research-based reading programs in schools today. She also shares the importance for children to have solid reading skills by the third grade.Visit www.readingrockets.org for more information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Dr. Maryanne Wolf: Teachers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2010 2:34

Teaching a child to read can be challenging. It is important for teachers and parents to be enthusiastic about books in order to get children excited about reading. Dr. Maryanne Wolf discusses some of the behaviors all parents can employ to help their child become a successful reader. Wolf also emphasizes how important it is for parents to realize the positive impact they can have on their child at a young age, because they are their child's first teacher.Visit www.readingrockets.org for more information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

G. Reid Lyon: The Reading Process

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2010 5:14

Reading is a constellation of complex processes, which can be tough to manage for a beginning reader. G. Reid Lyon identifies the processes involved in reading, and describes how each is crucial for reading success. Two commonly confused terms, phonics and phonemic awareness, are defined and exemplified. Lyon also emphasizes the emotion involved in success and failure for beginning readers. Visit www.readingrockets.org for more information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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G. Reid Lyon: Reading Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2010 3:33

There are many factors that can contribute to reading success. Not only is proper reading instruction necessary at school, but what parents do at home has a great influence as well. G. Reid Lyon describes reading as a crucial skill today, and emphasizes the factors needed for success. Reading is not a natural process, but when both parents and teachers take responsibility, success can be achieved. Visit www.readingrockets.org for more information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Chris Gabrieli

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2010 31:51

Chris Gabrieli, co-chair of the National Center on Time & Learning, talks about how the new, longer school day supports achievement in core subjects like reading and math, while providing a richer, broader, curriculum for all students. Visit www.readingrockets.org for more information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Guinevere Eden

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2010 1:36

Dr. Guinevere Eden uses MRI scans to map brain activity and study the biological signs of dyslexia. Dr. Eden hopes that this will soon make it possible to diagnose dyslexia very early in children. Visit www.readingrockets.org for more information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Dr. Louisa Moats: Teachers