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The Power of Independent Reading in a Canned Curriculum Classroom [Ep. 45]

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Welcome to the first full episode of our relaunched podcast! In this episode, we’re exploring the importance of independent reading and its place in the classroom, even when a canned curriculum is in play. With a focus on flexibility and consistency, we’ll discuss how to create space for student choice and foster a love of reading in a structured environment.

If you’ve ever wondered whether independent reading can coexist with curriculum demands, this episode offers inspiration and actionable ideas to help you balance both. Tune in to discover how even small changes can make a big difference in building lifelong readers.
Read more in the show notes.

Check out this resource to help students recommend books to peers

Related episodes and blog posts:

Join me this summer at these free PD events: Annotated ELA, MSELA, and Joyful Reading. Click the link below for more details!

Summer PD Your Way!

Website: https://middleschoolcafe.com/
Facebook Group:
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Welcome to the first full episode of our relaunched podcast! In this episode, we’re exploring the importance of independent reading and its place in the classroom, even when a canned curriculum is in play. With a focus on flexibility and consistency, we’ll discuss how to create space for student choice and foster a love of reading in a structured environment.

If you’ve ever wondered whether independent reading can coexist with curriculum demands, this episode offers inspiration and actionable ideas to help you balance both. Tune in to discover how even small changes can make a big difference in building lifelong readers.
Read more in the show notes.

Check out this resource to help students recommend books to peers

Related episodes and blog posts:

Join me this summer at these free PD events: Annotated ELA, MSELA, and Joyful Reading. Click the link below for more details!

Summer PD Your Way!

Website: https://middleschoolcafe.com/
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondaryela
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/middleschoolcafe
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolcafe/
TPT Shop:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Middle-School-Cafe

  continue reading

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