tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577243140752757035.post8710664464622411294..comments2023-09-16T06:59:46.411-04:00Comments on Creative Endeavors in a Busy Life: reading reluctanceIris E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17997095122571368440noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577243140752757035.post-75128494543010214772011-03-30T16:11:21.540-04:002011-03-30T16:11:21.540-04:00I can tell you as an ex-adult literacy teacher tha...I can tell you as an ex-adult literacy teacher that any reading is good reading. It's true, reading fluency is built up by volume, quantity is the most important thing. Also, it must be enjoyable and 95% within the person's reading level - in other words, the stretch in demand must be TINY.<br /><br />I understand the anxious parents- don't we all want the best for our kids - don't we all hope to build future citizens with as many options for a changing world as possible? In this culture, being literate and educated is a necessity.<br /><br />Motivation is the key - it must be inherently interesting or useful to the reader - otherwise it simply won't get done.Mary Nannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577449410716501317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577243140752757035.post-45590493972133997832011-03-30T15:41:55.100-04:002011-03-30T15:41:55.100-04:00Oh Iris - I love this post! I love the way you...Oh Iris - I love this post! I love the way you've interspersed your sewing liberation project - easing out what we think we *should* be reading (or sewing) from what we love to read (or sew). And, of course, I love just about every book you put in my hands. Finding that you've set something aside for me is always the highlight of my day. THANK YOU.Kathleenhttp://www.avidword.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577243140752757035.post-48975899648612144322011-03-30T09:36:22.981-04:002011-03-30T09:36:22.981-04:00This is wonderful. Any blog post that has labels ...This is wonderful. Any blog post that has labels for both Denyse Schmidt and Michael Sullivan is the blog post for me! I have seen Michael speak, and he is absolutely compelling. <br /><br />From one crafty mama librarian to another, keep fighting the good fight and get those books in their hands. Isn't it just the best when they come back for the next in the series? <br /><br />Have a great day! :)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296986355365874547noreply@blogger.com