Dear LM_NET,
I WOULD NOT allow exceptions for homework or any other activity during SSR
or DEAR.
There is TONS of research that concludes that reading is powerful (Trelease
and Krashen)
There is no research to conclude that doing homework in school is beneficial
in any way
This is focused quiet time. It's not an easy thing to get used to for some
of us active folk
We need practice
We are enabling some students the opportunity to actually sit and read a
book.
You will observe those children who are not comforable with this as they
are easily distracted.
It is my hope to increase the 'sit time' over time.
I am certain that students will begin to look forward to this reading time.
I will provide guidance and avoid all punishment.
This needs to become and remain a pleasurable experience.
Up front get the kids excited that they are going to begin something new.
Assure them that you understand that it is not easy for some of us to sit
quiet for a length of time.
Do it in such a way that your students will agree to participate in the program.
The ones that express a negative attitude are probably the ones that need
it most.
MOST IMPORTANT: The students should be privy to all the guidelines ahead
of time.
Each new day, together we will establilsh the sit time based on current
circumstance.
Remind students there will be no getting up so they have to make sure they
have a book
and have used the facilities if necessary.
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS
Be prepared to sit at designated time
Have a book in hand or the leader will give you a book
If you are the end of that book, make sure you have another book on hand
Make sure you use the facilities before the sit time begins
There will be no talking
No getting up to get another book
No getting up to use the facilities
GUIDELINES FOR THE LEADER:
The students will all be facing the leader (so the leader can observe and
monitor student progress)
The leader will also DROP EVERYTHING AND READ !!!
Great Illustrated Classics are on hand for Grade 3 and up
Reading materials readily available for the leader to distribute if necessary
The leader will have tissues and a waste basket nearby
Good luck
Ann Marie Grumm
School Library Media Specialist
Aoba Japan International School
Tokyo, Japan 168-0071
The following message was sent by "Dennis, Linden" <lindend@RCS.K12.IN.US>
on Fri, 4 Mar 2005 14:33:53 -0500.
> My middle school is adding a silent reading period next school year, which
> will meet 3 times a week and last 30 minutes. Each teachers will have
a
> silent reading group. My principal has asked me for ideas on how this
can
> be implemented successfully and what problems might be encountered. I
would
> like to hear from schools that have silent reading periods with what has
> worked, what has not worked and ideas for staff buy-in. What role does
the
> library media center and librarian have with the silent reading period.
> Some of our teachers have just said they will let students do homework
during
> this time. Is that permitted in other schools.
>
> Any help and ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Linden Dennis
>
>
> When in Doubt - Read a Book
> Linden Dennis
> Library Media Specialist
> Dennis Middle School
> 222 N.W. 7th Street
> Richmond, Indiana 47374
> 1-765-973-3495
> lindend@rcs.k12.in.us
>
>
>
>
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