Usually I can’t stomach former teacher books but this one is excellent… perhaps because Esquith is still in the classroom ? <\/p>\n
Many great lines — his portrayal of literacy coaches is devastating and all too true — but one favorite of mine is his description of a quiz his students composed about reading: <\/p>\n
1. Have you ever secretly read under your desk in school because the teacher was boring and you were dying to finish the book you were reading? My only question: can you bring high school students to this point? Is it ever too late? <\/p>\n Esquith continues, “If a child is going to grow into a truly special adult — someone who thinks, considers other points of view, has an open mind, and possesses the ability to discuss great ideas with other people — a love of reading is an essential foundation.” <\/p>\n Equith, R. (2007). Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56. New York: Viking, p.33. <\/p>\n One other good line: Add a line about really nice suits and it’s perfect. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Usually I can’t stomach former teacher books but this one is excellent… perhaps because Esquith is still in the classroom ? Many great lines — his portrayal of literacy coaches is devastating and all too true — but one favorite of mine is his description of a quiz his students composed about reading: 1. Have … Continue reading Teach like your hair’s on fire<\/span>
\n2. Have you ever been scolded for reading at the dinner table?
\n3. Have you ever read secretly under the covers after being told to go to bed? <\/font><\/p>\n
\n“there are so many charlatans in the world of education. They teach for a couple of years, come up with a few clever slogans, build their Web sites, and hit the lecture circuit.” <\/p>\n