Pam Allyn's Best Books for Boys: How to Engage Boys in Reading in Ways That Will Change Their Lives

By Pam Allyn

Book Overview

Essential resource to help boys create a sustainable reading life with rich resource lists of best books as well as practical lessons that encourage discussion and habits for readingGet all boys reading with this extraordinary guide-- chock-full of a wide range of must-ead titles organized by interest, age, and development. With this resource in hand, you'll never again struggle to fi nd the right book for even your most reluctant readers. The carefully chosen book selections are accompanied by brief explanations of each book, and a recurring feature, Talk About It, will help you extend the book through conversation, supporting and enhancing the reading experience. In addition, ready-to&-use lessons align with themes and topics of special interest to boys that will motivate and inspire them to read more. Finally, Pam answers your most pressing questions about the challenges for boys as readers and shows you how you can maximize environments, routines, and structures to ensure that boys are reading widely and passionately. Complete lists of great, compelling books, magazines, and web sites for boys grades K-8. Supplemental lesson sets to encourage breakthrough conversations about reading. Practical strategies to get boys reading by making simple but effective changes to environment, routines, and structures.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0545204550
• ISBN13: 9780545204552
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Scholastic Professional
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.3" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8