How Good a Reading Model Am I?

  1. I read in a book for personal pleasure at least two different days per week. Yes No
  2. Two of my favorite authors of children’s literature.
  3. One of my favorite illustrators of children's books is.
  4. The title of a picture book published during the past 3 years is.
  5. The title of a children's chapter book published during the past 3 years is other than Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,
  6. I have a personal library of more than 40 children's trade books. Yes No
  7. The book I am going to read next is.
  8. During the past 3 months, if you showed an interesting book to someone else or
    mentioning it in conversation, what is its title.
  9. My favorite genre or type of books is.
  10. Two of my favorite authors for adults are.

 

Scoring

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. One point for every 20 children's trade books you own (2 points maximum).
  7. 2 points for completion. If you don't have an idea of what to read next, chances are you're not reading much.
  8. 2 points for completion. If teachers never talk about the books they read, their influence will be limited.
  9. 2 points for completion. Identifying a favorite type of book or genre is important self-knowledge.
  10. 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.

 

Dr. Robert Sweetland's notes
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