Answer to Question #223947 in English for NIECY

Question

what you need to consider when selecting books for grade 1 to promote best reading culture in your classroom

Answer 1

There is little more difficulty than trying to engage a whole class of students in reading a novel that is a poor match for the group. There are things teachers can do to influence the experience in one direction or another, but a great deal rests purely on the book itself.

I’m a vocal advocate of student-centered whole novel studies, even though there are many educators I respect who avoid whole class novels altogether in favor of student-selected independent reading and smaller book clubs. I agree the element of choice is powerful, and I incorporate a lot of choice reading time into my class. I also know that a well-chosen book and a student-centered approach can bring students together around a shared literary experience.