I found it interesting to be reading a book of such an easy reading level. I'm used to British Novels and Mark Twain. I think it's important for a teacher to read books that their students are either currently reading on their own or that are popular at the time. By reading these books, the teacher can make connections to the plot lines within their classroom and curriculum.
Keene talks about drawing connections to the lives that kids live with the content that is being studied. It's a lot easier for a child to make inferences and understand content when they can relate to it. I think her point here was very valid. I have done such things on numerous occasions in my classroom and it's definitely beneficial.
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