Every Child A Super Reader, 2nd Edition: 7 Strengths for a Lifetime of Independence, Purpose, and Joy

by Pam Allyn, Ernest Morrell

Overview

In this revised edition, Allyn and Morrell address how the 7 Strengths framework is needed more than ever in a post-pandemic world. They show how building on children's strengths while immersing them in a literature-rich classroom community can transform them into "super readers"–avid readers who grow together as they read and share their ideas with a sense of belonging, curiosity, friendship, kindness, confidence, courage, and hope.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338832341
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/04/2022
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	7.38(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 14 Years

About the Author

Pam Allyn is an internationally acclaimed author of many books for parents, teachers, and education leaders. She is an award-winning literacy advocate whose programs have changed the lives of millions of children around the world.
Dr. Ernest Morrell is a renowned author and researcher whose award-winning work profoundly impacts teachers and students worldwide. He is the Coyle Professor in Literacy Education and Associate Dean of Humanities and Equity at the University of Notre Dame.

Table of Contents

Foreword Marian Wright Edelman 5

Introduction: A World of Super Readers 7

Part I The Path to Creating Super Readers: The 7 Strengths Framework 13

Chapter 1 Why Super Reading Matters Now More Than Ever 14

Chapter 2 The 7 Strengths Framework: Independence, Purpose, and Joy 28

Chapter 3 Strength One: Belonging 42

Chapter 4 Strength Two: Friendship 56

Chapter 5 Strength Threes Kindness 69

Chapter 6 Strength Four; Curiosity 82

Chapter 7 Strength Five: Confidence 96

Chapter 8 Strength Six: Courage 108

Chapter 9 Strength Seven; Hope 121

Part II The 7 Strengths Framework in Action 133

Chapter 10 Best Practices for Super Readers 134

Chapter 11 Structured Independent Reading: The Super Practice 152

Chapter 12 Management Strategies for the Super Reader Classroom 161

Chapter 13 Assessment Tools for the Super Reader Classroom 170

Chapter 14 Planning Tools for the Super Reader Classroom 187

Concluding Thoughts: Strengths for You 198

7 Strengths Children's Books 200

Professional References Cited 204

Index 207