Mr.+Waiksnis'+book+reviews

//The Book Whisperer//

**I HIGHLY recommend this book!!** This is one of the best books I have read. It really opened my eyes to the need for reading in school. We know they should be reading at home, but many of our kids do not for a variety of reasons. The author talks about the importance of reading in school. She includes reading for pleasure as well as "academic reading". She offers many strategies she uses with her students.

//Readicide//

This book is written by a practicing English teacher. The main point that I got out of this book is it is important not to over-teach or under-teach reading. It is about finding a balance between the two. This is a quick read and I encourage you to check it out!

//Teaching Outside the Box: Grab Your Students by Their Brains//

This book is written by a practicing teacher (notice a theme here!) who shares a variety of strategies she uses in her classroom. This is a good book with a slightly new way of looking at things. I would read this book if you are looking for new strategies (and have read the two books above!).

Currently reading--Why Students Don't Like School

More to come....