Chapters 7 & 8 "What Works"

You may select one from either chapter (due to time constraits only 1 is required). Hopefully you may continue to try additional suggestions in the future.

Chp. 7, 8, and 9

For these final chapters, try to combine some key ideas the author shared into a short summary that will help you remember these ideas. You may get creative and put it into the format of a poem, newspaper/t.v. ad, mneumonic device, or anything else...........then put a short explanation.

Chapter 6 "What Works"

Explain/describe what you tried and what you learned.........

Chapter 6 Discussion

What connections did you make when reading this chapter? Think about some struggling students in your class.....what if they rarely have a connection to your subject or text? How could you help them?

Chapter 5 "What Works"

Explain/describe what you tried and what you learned.........

Chapter 5

Do you think your students know about all of the "fix it" strategies mentioned? Have you ever talked to other teachers about students who don't understand (or are challenged with) reading material? After reading this chapter, what would you say in the next conversation? OR
You bring up any key idea(s) you felt were helpful.......

Chapter 4 "What Works"

Try something mentioned .....describe what happened and what you learned from this.

Chapter 4 Discussion

Choose one option:
A. Write a question you would ask the author based on this chapter. Why are you asking this and what other thoughts do you have related to your question can you express?
B. Reflect on how this book has changed or challenged your teaching/thinking process, what you have noticed or seen any difference in student performance with trying strategies, etc.?

Chapter 3 "What Works"

Try something mentioned on pages 33-34......describe what happened and what you learned from this.

Chapter 3 Discussion

Please reflect on the "tools" or strategies the author describes and note what you already do on a regular basis...or if one you don't do seems especially difficult or challenging for you....

Directions--Chps. 1 & 2 Discussion

PLEASE introduce yourself under the previous post heading. Then for each of the chapter groupings given on the handout, I will put a new post HEADING with a question or discussion topic. If you have a great idea, just email it to Mary Beth.
WHAT stood out to you as very important ideas as you read these first chapters? Please be selective and limit your response to about 300 words or less(no more than 3 paragraphs). If after you have put your comments and you want to respond to another person.....go right ahead. Double click on the word comments to put your thoughts.
NOTE: Blaming reading problems on elementary teachers doesn't solve the problem.

Welcome and Introductions

Hello and welcome to the blog site for RTHS teachers reading the book I Read It But I Don't Get It by Chris Tovani.
EVERYONE>>>Take a moment and put a little something about yourself under the comments. Double click on the word comments to write it. After the Chapter Discussion and What Works heading posts, you will do the same thing to write your comment on your thoughts, ideas, and questions.

About the facilitator.......
Mary Beth is the group facilitator working as a ROE Schoolworks, Regional Office of Education consultant in School Improvement and Literacy. I have taught high school English, middle school Reading and Language Arts, and also have been an elementary school Reading Specialist. I have a husband, son, and two Shih Tzu dogs that keep me busy. I hope you will enjoy this book study and feel comfortable to share your ideas and questions. This is a learning experience for all of us!