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Friday, June 5, 2009
48 hour reading challenge
Let the fun begin. I just signed in and have my first four books ready. I am reading 4 by Neal Shusterman: Full Tilt, Downsiders, The Shadow Club and Shadow Club Rising.
I love Shusterman. I now own most of his YA books and recommend them to my students. They know when I have a new one because I set it on the chalk tray and after taking attendance I look at them and say, "I've go another winner. I read this one in xxx amount of time? Who wants it first?" I have gotten more kids to read books by doing it this way. I had four years of speed reading in elementary/junior high school up north so I read quickly. They don't know that, they just think if I read it real fast it must have been real good. I say whatever it takes to get kids reading. Now back to my books
All the best to you! :D
ReplyDeleteGood luck - I'm joining in too later this evening and can't wait to start reading and blogging.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting assortment you've got there. Those Shusterman books should keep your blood pumping.
ReplyDeleteI love Shusterman. I now own most of his YA books and recommend them to my students. They know when I have a new one because I set it on the chalk tray and after taking attendance I look at them and say, "I've go another winner. I read this one in xxx amount of time? Who wants it first?" I have gotten more kids to read books by doing it this way. I had four years of speed reading in elementary/junior high school up north so I read quickly. They don't know that, they just think if I read it real fast it must have been real good. I say whatever it takes to get kids reading. Now back to my books
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