Education… has produced a vast population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth reading.
- G. M. Trevelyan
How sad this truth is! While there is still some argument that we are not yet adequately teaching students how to read, the lessons on what is worth reading are not thought of at all. How can you be sure to teach students how to read and still distinguish what is worth reading? Here are some ideas:
- Create a classroom library full of worthwhile books.
- Read aloud to your students every day from a good book
- Create a “suggested reading list” for students to read over the summer
- Have class discussions on why some books are worth reading and why some aren’t
This should be just one part of an entire reading focus in your classroom. For additional resources on having a robust reading program in your classroom:
Reading Activities in the Classroom
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