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Reading Doesn't Matter Anymore...

David Booth
Year: 2006

Media: 160 pp/paper
ISBN: 978-157110-492-2
Grade Range: K-12

Item No.: WMW-8202

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In this timely, wise, and often witty book, eminent educator and author David Booth argues that teachers must redefine reading as an activity that embraces the needs and interests of students. Reading isn't just about Dick and Jane or great literature any more: it's about the Internet, comic books, technical manuals, graphic novels, iPods, and much more.

Booth outlines twelve simple steps to help teachers and parents alike revolutionize the way they view – and encourage – children's reading in all kinds of genres and formats. He argues forcefully that we must:

  • redefine what reading means;
  • include comics, magazines, manuals, along with novels in our reading programs;
  • understand that technology is part of the new literacy;
  • remember that story is the heart of literacy;
  • help students build strong reading muscles;
  • value the reading responses of young people;
  • view writing as literacy;
  • recognize the different ages and stages of individuals;
  • explore how words work;
  • turn printed texts into active learning;
  • focus on literacy in every subject;
  • welcome youngsters into the culture of literacy.

In some very personal reflections, the author reveals the decisive moments in his life that have shaped his approach to reading and learning. Lively anecdotes throughout the book create a highly readable narrative that makes a compelling case for recognizing the unique value of reading…almost anything.

The book concludes with over one-hundred literacy events that celebrate reading not just in school, but the world beyond.


Table of Contents

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Contents
Chapter 1: Expand our definition of literacy

Chapter 2: Include comics, magazines, poems, songs, manuals, and novels as part of reading
Chapter 3: Understand the use of technology as literacy
Chapter 4: Remember that story is the heart of literacy
Chapter 5: Help students build strong reading muscles
Chapter 6: Value the reading responses of young people
Chapter 7: View writing as literacy
Chapter 8: Recognize the ages and stages of individuals
Chapter 9: Explore how words work
Chapter 10: Turn printed texts into active learning
Chapter 11: Focus on literacy in every subject
Chapter 12: Welcome kids into the culture of literacy
101 Literacy Events


About the Author(s)

David Booth is Coordinator of Elementary Programs at OISE/University of Toronto. For more than 25 years he has worked with teachers in creating, applying, and evaluating approaches to how children learn to read and write.
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Reviews

Midwest Book Review - March 2007
"Reading Doesn't Matter Anymore, is enthusiastically recommended for grade school and high school educators everywhere." Midwest Book Review, March 2007

School Library Journal - October 2007
"Personal anecdotes, as well as classroom stories, illustrate the importance of celebrating literacy events and offer suggestions on types of activities to hold. A must purchase for novice and experienced teachers and administrators."

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