My 8th grade students will soon be starting literature circles, which are similar to a traditional book club. Unfortunately, we do not have enough copies of high-interest novels they want to read to make this happen.
With these new books, my students will learn to have rich conversations about books cultivating a love of reading many of them have yet to experience.
Currently, at least 75% of my students are reading below grade level. Once students' motivation to read is increased, that higher interest in reading will undoubtedly lead to an increase in their reading level as well.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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