tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post7485965509221862823..comments2023-11-05T06:36:54.164-05:00Comments on Just One More Paragraph: Booking Through Thursdaytweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-75840622807613140722010-02-15T07:32:18.993-05:002010-02-15T07:32:18.993-05:00I'm glad this all worked out for you! I was l...I'm glad this all worked out for you! I was lucky that I've always loved reading, but if I hadn't, being forced to read would have backfired. Everyone is definitely different.Jen at Introverted Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804424405257091608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-76974910892271388332010-02-11T23:50:54.338-05:002010-02-11T23:50:54.338-05:00We read longer books to our son while he picks out...We read longer books to our son while he picks out the books he wants to read. It's a nice mixture that way of things he can read himself and longer stories that capture his imagination.pussrebootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167235847991793325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-55425090588076272892010-02-11T19:42:56.295-05:002010-02-11T19:42:56.295-05:00That's a wonderful suggestion! We are struggl...That's a wonderful suggestion! We are struggling transitioning my daughter from toddler/baby books to reading on her own and more challenging children's literature. I read aloud to my son when he was her age, quite complicated books that were just a shade above his comprehension level but were thrilling stories that he loved. I haven't even considered doing the same for her because she is at a different level than he was, but it just might be the incentive she needs. Thank you for sharing!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-63656579414215061372010-02-11T15:52:50.482-05:002010-02-11T15:52:50.482-05:00Great post! And congrats on the great job you did ...Great post! And congrats on the great job you did with your son's reading problem. I think the fact that my mother read to me when I was a child had a lot to do with my love of books and reading.jlshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03268434704970729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-90969712930265611172010-02-11T14:17:19.251-05:002010-02-11T14:17:19.251-05:00A success story! I love these.
I think that, once...A success story! I love these.<br /><br />I think that, once the mandatory reading is lifted from a lot of people, they'd be more likely to read. That's one of the problems I find with regular mandatory education. You have to really balance the necessity of getting kids up to reading level and exposing them to the classics without shoving it down their throats. I know far too many people who said they hate reading or hate certain books because they were forced to read when in school.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03031333610996926579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-28177945475347825562010-02-11T13:53:47.717-05:002010-02-11T13:53:47.717-05:00What a wonderful story! I loved that. I don't ...What a wonderful story! I loved that. I don't have any children yet but I know that when I do, odds are one won't like to read. This gives me hope that maybe with a little time they'll come around!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-62809723301899044822010-02-11T13:24:33.537-05:002010-02-11T13:24:33.537-05:00I really enjoyed reading of your experience with h...I really enjoyed reading of your experience with home schooling. And I sure enjoyed visiting your blog...I just became a new follower. Will be looking forward to your future posts.<br />CMashLovesToReadCMashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02127437807115591580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-3689943801709755932010-02-11T12:52:08.333-05:002010-02-11T12:52:08.333-05:00Kudos to you for having the patience to home schoo...Kudos to you for having the patience to home school.<br /><br />http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/2010/02/booking-through-thursday-encouragement.htmlfredamanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445217103291725907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-67794987334247839882010-02-11T12:36:45.404-05:002010-02-11T12:36:45.404-05:00Choosing the right book is important. Giving Moby...Choosing the right book is important. Giving Moby Dick to a teen may not encourage reading. <br /><br /><a href="http://web.me.com/bluestocking_bb/The_Bluestocking_Guide/Book_Reviews/Entries/2010/2/11_Encouragement.html" rel="nofollow"> Here is mine</a>Brooke from The Bluestocking Guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832634751075478091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-18202910858878108352010-02-11T12:31:02.302-05:002010-02-11T12:31:02.302-05:00I loved your post. Your approach to your son's...I loved your post. Your approach to your son's lack of interest in reading was creative and I'm glad to hear that it worked. I think reading becomes a hated chore for some kids when they are forced to do so by parents or schools whether it is being forced to read a certain type of book or just forced to read in general.<br /><br />One of my English professors said he hated to read until one year when he was a young teen and he was sick at home and someone gave him a comic book. He was so bored that he devoured the comic book which lead to reading more comic books and then all kinds of books. <br /><br />I have always loved reading but I hated having to analyze what I read while I was in the middle of reading it. I always felt that teachers spoiled a good story when they made us try to answer questions about what we've read so far and theme and what we think will happen. I would rather read the book and enjoy it and analyze it to death afterwards!<br /><br />You are right in your post when you say that everyone has their own learning style. There are people out there who will never enjoy reading (I personally don't understand it but to each his own) but in most cases it is true that people have to come to reading on their own terms.Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-72305058096798668912010-02-11T12:20:43.978-05:002010-02-11T12:20:43.978-05:00You write so nicely ! I could actually imagine you...You write so nicely ! I could actually imagine your little boy's eyes lit up :) <br />Ahh..The more you force any child to do a particular thing, the more he/she will do the exact opposite of it..!IceJewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111526151149419418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-88725971973784773552010-02-11T12:08:45.221-05:002010-02-11T12:08:45.221-05:00A cool story. Thanks for sharing it. Perhaps, some...A cool story. Thanks for sharing it. Perhaps, something that they can relate to is the key. Thank you for visiting my blog. Hope to see you again soon.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370878316236157002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-42837906313047799882010-02-11T12:07:41.092-05:002010-02-11T12:07:41.092-05:00Sounds like you nailed it. I'm not a fan of a...Sounds like you nailed it. I'm not a fan of all their methods, but the Waldorf schools have an interesting concept that mirrors your approach. They don't "teach" reading until about third grade. They just read out loud a lot and all engage in storytelling. Most kids read on their own when they're ready. If they haven't by the time their in third grade, they push a bit harder, but nothing Draconian. It seems to work for them and I often think we push it too hard in public schools. Sometimes I think the best solution would be to forbid reading on your own until you're something like ten years old. You're just not allowed. And be mean about it. Hide books on the top shelves. Then we'd have the best readers on the planet!teacherninjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07690406470351639188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-70553196270369033782010-02-11T11:51:21.789-05:002010-02-11T11:51:21.789-05:00What a wonderful story! I think reading aloud is o...What a wonderful story! I think reading aloud is one of the best things out there. My mom read to us for years and I started the tradition when my oldest was tiny. Unfortunately my second two are fidgeters and never really got into it. I've sadly had to give up that pleasure, but thankfully, they both thoroughly enjoy reading on their own. I wonder if they'll ever try reading aloud to their kids some day?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-68969406041337383412010-02-11T11:49:56.135-05:002010-02-11T11:49:56.135-05:00I agree that the list of classics is weighted more...I agree that the list of classics is weighted more toward female readers. I think that guys can respond to books like Ender's Game or Lord of the Rings and both are as much literature as Pride and Prejudice.<br /><br />Of course, there is nothing good about Lord of the Flies. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984447002646611353.post-43027184571135105072010-02-11T11:22:33.949-05:002010-02-11T11:22:33.949-05:00I enjoyed reading this. I only have one left at ho...I enjoyed reading this. I only have one left at home, and he prefers video games and computer games to reading, sadly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com