| The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child Contributor(s): Miller, Donalyn (Author), Anderson, Jeff (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0470372273 ISBN-13: 9780470372272 Publisher: Jossey-Bass OUR PRICE: $24.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2009 Annotation: Known for her popular blog, "The Book Whisperer," Donalyn Miller says she has yet to meet a child she couldn't turn into a reader. No matter how far behind Miller's students might be when they reach her 6th grade classroom, they end up reading an average of 40 to 50 books a year. Miller's unconventional approach dispenses with drills and worksheets that make reading a chore. Instead, she helps students navigate the world of literature and and gives them time to read books they pick out themselves. Her love of books and teaching is both infectious and inspiring. The book includes a dynamite list of recommended "kid lit" that helps parents and teachers find the books that students really like to read. Donalyn Miller (Bedford, TX) teaches 6th grade language arts and social studies at Trinity Meadow Intermediate School in Keller, Texas. Her blog is hosted by Teacher Magazine. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Elementary - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics - Language Arts & Disciplines | Reading Skills |
| Dewey: 372.6 |
| LCCN: 2008055666 |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 7" W x 9.25" (0.70 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Donalyn Miller says she has yet to meet a child she couldn't turn into a reader. No matter how far behind Miller's students might be when they reach her 6th grade classroom, they end up reading an average of 40 to 50 books a year. Miller's unconventional approach dispenses with drills and worksheets that make reading a chore. Instead, she helps students navigate the world of literature and gives them time to read books they pick out themselves. Her love of books and teaching is both infectious and inspiring. The book includes a dynamite list of recommended kid lit that helps parents and teachers find the books that students really like to read. |