Slowly but surely over the school year, my small reading groups have transformed from good readers to avid, insatiable readers. They try to sneak books (usually sequels) off my bookshelf and read ahead of their group. They try to check books out of the library early and will sneak in during their lunch time because they think I won't find out.
They gasp at certain parts which is normally fine...expect when they're reading after their CRTs (standardized tests) and are supposed to be quiet.
They've set their own reading goals, which tend to be far more ambitious than I would give. They argue over which group meets with me first (I meet with two groups per period). They diligently watch the timer to ensure that the other group does not get additional time. I've made literature-hungry little monsters.
They will recommend a book to anyone, anywhere...whether or not they're asked.
I couldn't be more proud.
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