Hello Readers,
Here is a question that is often asked of me when I choose something for the class to read, "Why are we reading this?" The real question students want to ask is "what's in it for us?" Of course, I always begin with the end in mind and there's purpose and strategy for choosing certain texts. There's something I want you to get out of it and that's my focus. So I'm going to turn the tables and ask you, "Why are you reading what your reading? Why have you not abandoned it? What have you gotten out of your book (even if it is required for lit circles)? What do you 'get' out of reading?" Thank you for your honest, real, and meaningful responses this week.
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