Miller's Philosophy
Miller believes students become better readers by doing this regularly.
What is reading a lot/volume reading.
Miller's students read this many books per year in her class.
What is around 40 books.
Many students associate this negative feeling with reading.
What is boredom or frustration.
Students are more likely to read when they have this.
What is choice.
"Students who read the most..."
"...read the best."
Miller says this matters more than worksheets.
What is the authentic reading experience.
This daily activity builds independence and stamina.
What is independent reading time.
This traditional "tool" can reduce a liking for reading.
What is a worksheet.
Reluctant readers often have experienced this.
What is an unsuccessful/negative reading experience
"There is no substitute for..."
"...reading."
Miller's ultimate goal for her students.
What is creating lifelong readers.
Miller conferences with her students in class to do this.
What is support/guide their reading.
Traditional teaching/instruction focuses too much on this instead of enjoyment.
What is test prep or certain, isolated skills.
Miller builds relationships with her students to understand this.
What are their reading interests.
"Reading is not a skill it be practiced; it is a..."
"...habit to be developed."
Miller avoids this because it "kills" the reading enjoyment.
What are excessive worksheets/tests.
Instead of the traditional, whole-class novels approach, Miller's students participate in this.
What is self-selected reading.
Students stop reading because of this teacher habit.
What is over-analyzing texts.
Students become engaged when books are this.
What is interesting/relevant to them.
"If we want students to become lifelong readers, they..."
"...must have time to read."
Miller believes that this is essential for student motivation.
What is choice in reading.
Miller tracks reading with this instead of tests.
What are conferences/reading logs.
This makes teachers prioritize test scores over readers.
What is standardized testing.
Miller believes every student can become this.
What is a reader.
"Every child has the right to become a..."
"...reader."