HTHS Reads!

Doug Lemov, in his book, Reading Reconsidered, states:

Reading independently is ultimately how students read on exams, 

in college, and in their adult lives, so it is especially important to 

give them lots of practice in doing so.  There is clear consensus 

that all kids should have ample opportunities to read independently, 

which is why in countless schools and homes across this country, 

parents and teachers alike stress the importance of making sure that 

students have a book in their hand as much as possible.   

Dr. Cardwell and I received an email today from HTHS English teacher, Lacey DeShazo.  Lacey said that during her prep period today, she walked into the library to see librarian Laura Massey poring over data she had collected from 9th grade students. She was matching each student in Lyon Dove's class to a book using their listed interests. These students will read these books outside of class while they study another novel in class. Lacey thought that was cool, so she sent us a picture she snapped.

HTHS teachers of various subjects are meeting during Lunch and Learn meetings to look at reading scores and to talk about reading and how they can support literacy growth in their classrooms.  HTHS teachers know the significance of volume reading, and they are encouraging students to read more.