Independent reading accountability

TRASH THOSE READING LOGS | Is it possible to have accountability for students' at home reading without using reading logs? I think so and I figured out how with a Status of the Class reading routine. Find out the tips and tricks I used to make status of the class reading routine work and how I created reading accountability without using reading logs! #readingaccountability #upperelementary #backtoschool #readersworkshop #readingworkshop #4thgrade #5thgrade #tarheelstateteacher

For independent reading to be an effective use of time, it is essential to set these clear expectations for students and yourself.

I took a giant leap this year. I ditched the reading logs. Some may say I’m crazy, some may say it’s a genius move. There are a lot of opinions on this topic! I want my kids to read, but I want them to enjoy reading. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. […]

hold students accountable while they independently read with these easy to implement reading tips and tricks and strategies

Does your choice reading program feel stale? Freshen it up with these vibrant independent reading activities!

Independent reading accountability is important. Read about some ways to support students with a clear structure without making them hate reading.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students start with 10ish minutes of silent reading time. Students choose independent reading books from the library. Each year, my team has a discussion about how to hold students accountable for independent reading. Over the years, I've tried lots of different methods for holding students accountable and for limiting the amount of sleeping and fake reading. Some of my favorite methods include writing to respond, literary analysis stations, and presentations!

Do you use reading response journals during independent reading time? I made a free reading response journal prompts menu for you to use.

This introduction to independent reading will provide teacher tips and the tools to get started! Discover the benefits of independent reading time for your kindergarten and 1st grade students and how to differentiate for these emergent readers. Learn how to set up your reading workshop for independent reading activities as well as strategies to establish expectations for student accountability during literacy centers. You'll also want to download the FREE printable reading anchor charts!

Expectation: teacher spends 20 blissfully uninterrupted minutes with each reading group while the other students complete their independent reading tasks to fidelity. Reality: teacher spends 18 of the 20 minutes monitoring the activities of students not in the reading group. Result: students don't get quality independent reading time in during the school day, and their comprehension skills suffer. Sound familiar? Trust me, I've been there before. However, things changed once I introduced…