At times times inspiring, at others complicated, Reading with Patrick is a complex memoir about teaching, books, family, friendship, race, andAt times times inspiring, at others complicated, Reading with Patrick is a complex memoir about teaching, books, family, friendship, race, and American history. As a teacher, this was a very interesting read that challenged my thinking on a few different fronts, namely Teach for America, the overall United States education system, and occasionally blurring lines of what is/should be expected in the student-teacher relationship. This is definitely a read that will initiate important conversations across the field of education....more
Got this book to give to my nephew for his 1st birthday in a few weeks. Having read, I'm going to have to get a copy for use in the classroom. ItGot this book to give to my nephew for his 1st birthday in a few weeks. Having read, I'm going to have to get a copy for use in the classroom. It contains a great message about how there is no one way to read. All you need to do is...Just Read!...more
I found this copy of What We See When We Read in the reading/books section of my local Half Price Books. I didn't really know what to expect but wasI found this copy of What We See When We Read in the reading/books section of my local Half Price Books. I didn't really know what to expect but was immediately intrigued by Mendelsund's unique voice and the use of images to explain the complex processes that occur between our brain and our eyes when we read. I have sticky noted numerous pages and definitely plan to go back through this book again and again. I see many of the chapters as important conversation starters about the reading process(es), particularly for high school and post-secondary English instructors. It's definitely worth the read....more
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