Why I Do Not Use Reading Logs -- With Melissa Kruse - 153

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although assigned with good intentions, reading logs can weigh down readers, turning reading into a points game instead of a fulfilling, enriching activity. So, what to do instead? Caitlin interviews ELA teacher and instructional coach Melissa Kruse from</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Reading and Writing Haven</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, who will give listeners insight into reading logs and offer some great alternatives.</span></p> <p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <p><a href= "http://ebacademics.com/membership">https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Fit-Activity-My-Reading-Ladder-for-Tracking-Just-Right-Books-4274224http://ebacademics.com/membership</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digital-Bookshelf-for-Sharing-Independent-Reading-Online-5853872"> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digital-Bookshelf-for-Sharing-Independent-Reading-Online-5853872</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/readingandwritinghaven">https://www.instagram.com/readingandwritinghaven</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.readingandwritinghaven.com/">https://www.readingandwritinghaven.com/</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Reading-And-Writing-Haven"> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Reading-And-Writing-Haven</a></p> <p><strong>Are you enjoying the podcast?</strong><br /> Tag us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ebacademics/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">@ebacademics</a> and let us know which episode you're listening to!</p> <p><strong>Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review!</strong></p> <p>Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-middle-school-ela/id1458448897?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a> and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podca