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| Author: Nancie Atwell
Brand: BIGTOFFICE
Category: Book
List Price: $16.99
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 11348
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.4
MPN: SC-0439926440
ISBN: 0439926440
Dewey Decimal Number: 342.4
EAN: 9780439926447
Publication Date: January 1, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
Reading Zone is important. Atwell sends message to all teachers. July 12, 2007
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I wish every LA/English/Reading teacher would read this book. Atwell, in her experience and wisdom continues to advocate independent reading and a reading workshop approach as the single most important element of any English classroom. Her language is more blunt and direct than in any of her previous books. Her argument here is that, like most things, if you want to learn to read, you read. All other "related" strategy, vocabulary, grammar, worksheet, book report type activities are a waste of time. Notice the title, though, if that sounds wrong to you. She clearly explains how having students read in a workshop along with teacher conversation, whole group sharing, and a written response in the form of a "letter-essay" are all that is required to create "skilled, passionate, habitual, critical readers." Also includes an excellent chapter on what reading/writing instruction should look like in high school. The book is written with clear, direct, concise language. It is a quick and important read. I agree with her position and her approach. Buy this book!
Should be required reading for all language arts teachers July 27, 2007
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Although Ms. Atwell teaches middle school students, this book applies to grades K-12. She devotes a chapter to high school teachers. The Reading Zone occurs when a reader becomes completely immersed in and engaged with a text. Atwell is convinced that this can happen only when students are given time to read and choice of books. She provides compelling evidence that "the only delivery system for reading comprehension is reading" from published research as well as her many years' experience in the classroom. There is healthy controversy for discussion to be found here, as Atwell argues that the place for reading strategy instruction is in the content area classrooms. With the plethora of reading strategy books out there, this is A MUST READ!
excellent read May 7, 2007
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
this is a great book for those who are interested in getting kids to read and love to read! worth the money and time spent
Get Into The ZONE! June 17, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I first thought I loved this because Nancie talked about everything I already passionately believe and practice....then she pushed my thinking about a few things and I got really excited. I am not exaggerating when I say that I called, e-mailed, or text messaged a different colleague after every chapter saying, "You have got to read this book because I can't wait to talk to someone about it!" I finished it tonight and asked my husband if he would move to Maine with me so we could teach at Nancie Atwell's school. I am giving it to my principal tomorrow for his summer reading homework.
Change you view of teaching reading November 9, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
How does a kid learn to read...by reading. Get your students into the Reading Zone. I was sucked into the guided reading, small groups, centers, rotations, strategies method of teaching too. However, my students just were not progressing or developing that "love of reading" that I wanted for them. Within a month of reading this book and changing my approach, almost all my students have jumped into the ZONE. This book will change how you teach. It's the next step in your evolution as a reading teacher. Happy reading!
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