The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller: I don't know how this book escaped me when it first came out? By far, THE best read of my life. I've been playing this teacher game for over 20 years and have been on just about every literacy bandwagon my district has implemented. This book made total sense. It is jam packed with strategies that make readers, READERS. Loved the 40 book challenge, the omitted home reading contract, the readers response ideas… actually everything.
Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess: Dave Burgess inspires you to teach like a pirate, unafraid to try new things- to teach with passion, immersion, rapport, ask and answer, transformation, and enthusiasm. The second half of his book is loaded with strategies to hook your student- check it out!
The Writing Thief by Ruth Culham: Need tips for writing craft in writers workshop? This book is the bomb! It jam packed with all things reading to produce goodwriting, and will leave you wanting to steal writing examples from mentor texts. Loved it!
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