Divergent by Veronica Roth
School Library Journal: /* Starred Review */ Gr 9 Up — In a future Chicago, the population is divided into …
Category Archives: Reading Resources
Writing to improve reading
Steve Graham and Michael Hebert’s 2010 research paper identifies three main practices that strengthen students’ reading skills through writing. They are: …
Kelly Gallagher’s “Article of the Week” for Grade Nines
Many teachers who have been to “Reading for the Love of It” conference have heard author and educator, Kelly Gallagher, …
Blindsided by Priscilla Cummings
School Library Journal: Gr 6 – 10 — Natalie, 14, knows that her future is becoming dimmer as the loss …
13 Words by Lemony Snicket and Lesson Ideas
School Library Journal: K-Gr 2 — The 13 words that are the basis for this sophisticated picture book are “bird,” “despondent,” …
No Ordinary Day by Deborah Ellis
School Library Journal: /* Starred Review */ Gr 3 – 6 — Valli, about 10, lives in the poverty-stricken town …
BadIsland by Doug TenNapel
School Library Journal: /* Starred Review */ Gr 5 Up — One glance at the cover depicting ominous clouds overhead …
Literacy Survey by Secondary Students
Teacher Joyce Kite and her grade 11 and 12 students from Martingrove Collegiate Institute in Toronto recently conducted a Boys’ Literacy …
Set a challenged book free
Freedom to Read week was celebrated last week but challenged books continue to be pulled off of bookshelves. Visit Book Crossing …
Boys’ Reading Recommendations from Tinlids
Maria Martella from Tinlids can suggest wonderful books to get the boys in your class reading. I’m including two of her …
Janine Schaub 