"The book was highly enjoyable and at an appropriate level for my students. They really enjoyed having it read to them rather than reading it themselves."
"[We need] More activities like this, in which novels are used as the focus of instruction so that students can use the skills they learn and apply them to reading real books."
"The benefits of reading aloud can't be underestimated. Sometimes, it appears to be a "filler" and I would like to know that all levels of leadership in literacy in the district appreciate the rigor that comes from the simplicity of this daily practice."
"The kids begged me to read to them each day. They loved this selection and we have created monsters that are wanting to know what my plan is for read aloud after we return form the holidays."