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Talk about Books!

by Liz Knowles

Book Details

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published:2003-07-30
Pages:161
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Book clubs, literature circles, and reading groups are great ways to promote literacy and books to young readers. This new guide provides everything you need to run a dynamic, no-fuss book discussion group with elementary and middle school students. Featuring 15 titles of diverse genres, it offers discussion topics and activity ideas for some of the best new reads for kids. Brought to you by the authors of the highly acclaimed Reading Rules! Motivating Teens to Read, this guide is an outstanding

Our Review

This practical guide delivers everything educators and parents need to create vibrant, student-centered book discussions for elementary and middle school readers. It features 15 diverse, contemporary titles across multiple genres, providing ready-to-use discussion topics and engaging activity ideas that go beyond simple comprehension questions. The structure is designed for maximum impact with minimal prep, making it an essential tool for running dynamic literature circles and reading groups.

What sets this resource apart is its focus on fostering genuine conversation and critical thinking, moving young readers from passive consumption to active engagement with texts. Facilitators will appreciate the no-fuss approach that empowers students to lead their own dialogues about characters, themes, and connections to their own lives. This guide transforms reading from a solitary activity into a shared social experience that builds literacy skills and creates lifelong readers.

Themes

Language Arts & Disciplines

Subjects

Language Arts & Disciplines