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Before We Ask Them To Choose

By Gail Boushey
Issue #954

Choice is powerful.We want students to make decisions about their learning. We want them to know themselves well enough to choose a book, a place to work, a way to practice, or a next step that will help them grow.But meaningful choice takes experience.Think about choosing a book.A student who has explored different genres, discovered authors and series they love, and learned how to find books tha... Read on

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