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Help Students Discover Their Favorite Reading Genre

For today’s Quick Tip Thursday I am going to continue talking about the topic of genre! I’m sure most of you are thinking of your book collection and which books you want to add to your library. It is SO important to be aware of the types of books being read in the classroom both independently and aloud.

That’s why I am going to help you focus on students on an individual level. There are so many books out there that your students will like, however, if they don’t know which genres interest them they may not be able to find them. Once you listen to this episode your student’s will be able to identify which genres interest them all by themselves!

In this episode I share:

  • How to organize genres in your classroom library

  • Ways to help students identify their preferred reading experience

  • Tips to give students independence for book selection

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Your host, Sara Marye, is a literacy specialist passionate about helping elementary teachers around the world pass on their love of reading to their students. She has over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator. Sara has made it her mission to create high quality no-fluff resources and lesson ideas that are both meaningful and engaging for young readers.

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