How Good a Reading Model Am I?
- I read in a book for personal pleasure at least two different days per week. Yes No
- Two of my favorite authors of children’s literature.
- One of my favorite illustrators of children's books is.
- The title of a picture book published during the past 3 years is.
- The title of a children's chapter book published during the past 3 years is other than Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,
- I have a personal library of more than 40 children's trade books. Yes No
- The book I am going to read next is.
- During the past 3 months, if you showed an interesting book to someone else or
mentioning it in conversation, what is its title.
- My favorite genre or type of books is.
- Two of my favorite authors for adults are.
Scoring
- Yes = 2 points. Teachers do not read a lot, can't communicate with their students when the students are anxious to share their discoveries and teachers that don’t read a lot can’t demonstrate an honest love of books to students.
- 1 point for each author. Teachers who read children's books will respond with - It’s hard to be limited to two. It is also important that teachers recognize that they indeed have some authors that they favor more than others.
- 2 points for completion. Teachers who read children's books will respond with - It’s hard to pick one. It is also important that teachers recognize that they indeed have some illustrators that they favor more than others. Even die-hard upper elementary teachers will recognize the values of picture books.
- 2 points for completion. If a teacher knows only old books, chances for motivating or simply interacting with students about literature will be severely limited.
- 2 points for completion. If a teacher knows only old books, chances for motivating or simply interacting with students about literature will be severely limited.
- One point for every 20 children's trade books you own (2 points maximum).
- 2 points for completion. If you don't have an idea of what to read next, chances are you're not reading much.
- 2 points for completion. If teachers never talk about the books they read, their influence will be limited.
- 2 points for completion. Identifying a favorite type of book or genre is important self-knowledge.
- 1 point for each author. Teachers who are readers generally have a broader interest than just children's books.
Rating
- 16-20 Stupendous. you will be a fine model.
- 12-15 Very good. You're better than most.
- 8-11 Okay, but you need work.
- 4-7 Weak. Quick — get books into your life.
- 0-3 Don't have children or teach school just yet.