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Although I agree with some of his concerns, I have some reservations about promoting use of tubs of leveled books that Mr. Sibberson didn't mention. My big one is that I am wary about whether the words in the books in a tub are words that we would expect the readers at that level to know how to read. Too many leveled books are predicated on repetitive patterns that require very little reading and too much guessing.
So, to be sure, it would be nice for students to have a chance to explore horizontally or vertically, pursue authors or genres, but I think it's even more important to be sure that the follow-up activities that involve independent reading are completed with materials where the content is composed of letter-sound correspondences with which the learners are familiar and etc. Mayhaps, though, I'm just thinking of very early reading experiences. Mr. Sibberson's arguments become much stronger with middle elementary students...but, do people even use book tubs then?
2¢, no change necessary....
Posted by: John Lloyd | January 26, 2007 06:51 AM