Let's Talk About Books Tuesday- Linky Party

Literacy Without Worksheets Tuesday, June 03, 2014 9 comments
I'm linking up with Mrs. Jump's Class and Let's Talk About Books Tuesday!
 
I am very excited to begin reading Rigorous Reading.  I will be providing professional development in the fall on increasing the rigor during reading and close reading.  I'm not reading this with a book club or a group of teachers, but I just wanted to learn more :) 
 
It seems like it will be a great fit, because our staff really didn't want to add "one more thing" to their plate, but wanted to focus on improving current instructional practices. It also seems VERY practical and easy to implement.  The book is a "how to implement"  book, which is exactly what I need.  In addition, the book scaffolds how to teach students the close reading process which will be helpful for both the teachers and me :)
 
The book includes video QR codes which allow you to watch videos which will help make implementation easier.  There are also a professional learning guide, which I'm excited to use :) 
 
 
 

9 comments

  1. The Meek MooseJune 3, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    I didn't know about the QR codes- that's pretty cool!
    ~Heather
    The Meek Moose

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  2. Miss KingJune 3, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    I will have to add this to my "to read" list! Thanks for sharing!
    Miss King's Enchanted Kingdom

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  3. KathyJune 3, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    Where are you from Bridget? I am doing the same thing in the fall. I read the book this year and it was an easy read.

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    1. Literacy Without WorksheetsJune 4, 2014 at 9:17 AM

      Kansas :) I'm glad you posted, because I was able to find your blog!!

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  4. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    I just blogged about needing a book study group for this exact book several days ago. I have started reading it and it is filled with great ideas. Good luck with your reading.

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    1. Literacy Without WorksheetsJune 4, 2014 at 9:15 AM

      I would love to find a book study for this book. I was planning on blogging about it once a week (a chapter a week).

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  5. Kylie MeyerJune 4, 2014 at 3:26 AM

    I was so excited to read this blog post as this is the focus of my PhD study that I am still working on. Thank you so much for recommending this text - I just ordered it!!! How exciting. I really appreciate you sharing about it Bridget. I have published a couple of articles pre-thesis about some ideas around rigour, so I can't wait to read this book.
    http://eprints.qut.edu.au/view/person/Meyer,_Kylie.html
    Kylie
    Ripper Reading Resources
    http://ripperresources.blogspot.com.au/

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  6. Neha ChopraJune 4, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Thank you for sharing the book. I am always on the lookout for PD books and this seems like an interesting one
    www.sponnfulsofkindergarten.blogspot.com.

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