ECN Book Club: Readicide

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EC Ning Book Club: "Readicide," by Kelly Gallagher

In a few days we will begin the second English Companion Ning Book Club, the first having focused on Maja Wilson's Rethinking Rubrics. (Click here to visit and read all the postings from that ECN Book Club.)

Kelly Gallagher himself will be facilitating the discussion and will post some guiding questions as we read it. Here is a link to Kelly's website for more information on him and his work. I thought, as we did with Maja's book, that we might give Kelly some idea of what is on our minds prior to beginning so he can frame his questions accordingly. See the discussion group titled "Questions to Consider: Readicide."

We are very fortunate to have Kelly as a member of our EC Ning community and to get him to lead the Readicide book club. For the first of many times to come: Thank you to Kelly Gallagher and all those who will contribute to the great discussion to come!

Discussion Forum

What books are you/have you considered using in lit circles? 17 Replies

Started by Denee Tyler. Last reply by Deborah Jul 8.

Thanks to Kelly! A Final Note From the Readicide Book (Fan?) Club 49 Replies

Started by Jim Burke. Last reply by Lorra Wells Jul 8.

Readacide-- What are the implications for lower el? 7 Replies

Started by Heather G. Last reply by Teresa Bunner Jun 29.

Summer Reading for Students in Light of Readicide? 40 Replies

Started by KMAnderson. Last reply by James Miscavish Jun 23.

Has Kelly's Book Just Killed the Textbook? 12 Replies

Started by Alan Sitomer. Last reply by Grace de Haro Jun 20.

Have you hit the Sweet Spot?

Started by Marie G. Jun 20.

Week 3: Finding the Sweet Spot of Instruction Part 2 62 Replies

Started by Kelly Gallagher. Last reply by Amy Jun 19.

Week 3: Finding the Sweet Spot of Instruction Part 2 1 Reply

Started by Kelly Gallagher. Last reply by Alison Kirkpatrick Jun 19.

Week 3: Finding the Sweet Spot of Instruction 77 Replies

Started by Kelly Gallagher. Last reply by Kelly Gallagher Jun 17.

Literature Circles sans Readicide 11 Replies

Started by Heather Fowler. Last reply by Teresa Jun 16.

Chapter 3 Discussion Part 2: Are Teachers Ruining Great Books? 49 Replies

Started by Kelly Gallagher. Last reply by RHE Jun 14.

Chapter 3 Discussion Part 2: Are Teachers Ruining Great Books? 6 Replies

Started by Kelly Gallagher. Last reply by Tanya Forbes Jun 13.

Is something missing in the book? 20 Replies

Started by Patty McClune. Last reply by RHE Jun 10.

Bringing in Visual Texts to Develop Print Reading/Writing Skills 12 Replies

Started by timothy shea. Last reply by loris Jun 10.

Chapter 3 Discussion: Are Teachers Ruining Great Books? 59 Replies

Started by Kelly Gallagher. Last reply by Jim Burke Jun 10.

Week Two: Readicide Discussion Pt. 1 5 Replies

Started by Jim Burke. Last reply by Jim Burke Jun 8.

How do we create a reading culture in our schools? Part 3 45 Replies

Started by Kelly Gallagher. Last reply by Debbie Samuels Jun 5.

New Readicide strand: how is testing harming our students and what can we do about it? 51 Replies

Started by Kelly Gallagher. Last reply by RHE Jun 5.

Reading strand continued: How do we create a reading culture in our schools? 56 Replies

Started by Kelly Gallagher. Last reply by Dave Jun 4.

Another new Readicide strand: Creating a reading culture in our schools 81 Replies

Started by Kelly Gallagher. Last reply by Kelly Gallagher Jun 3.

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