Middle School Café - A Podcast for Secondary ELA Teachers

Student Accountability with Jennifer from Books, Babbles & Bows

July 25, 2023 Carolyn Wahl Season 1 Episode 36
Student Accountability with Jennifer from Books, Babbles & Bows
Middle School Café - A Podcast for Secondary ELA Teachers
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Middle School Café - A Podcast for Secondary ELA Teachers
Student Accountability with Jennifer from Books, Babbles & Bows
Jul 25, 2023 Season 1 Episode 36
Carolyn Wahl

Reading is a fundamental skill that forms the foundation for all other academic subjects and is an important life skill!  In this episode, I’m joined by Jennifer from Books, Babbles & Bows.  We explore several strategies to promote reading and discuss practical methods for holding students accountable. Strategies such as assigning regular reading time, using book trailers and first-chapter Fridays to generate interest, allowing students to have choice in reading material when possible, and using accountability measures like tracking student progress using a quick Status of the Class activity. 


We also address challenges such as balancing different book genres and formats and finding ways to engage reluctant readers. Join us as we explore practical tips and techniques for creating a reading-friendly environment in middle school classrooms.


A few of the ways Jennifer shares to hold students accountable for reading:

  • Book Trailers
  • Status of the Class
  • RACES: Use the RACES (Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Elaborate, Sum It All Up) strategy 
  • Choice Books

Get to Know Jennifer from Books, Babbles & Bows

Hey there! My name is Jen Marchione and I am a 5th grade ELA and History Teacher. This will be my 11th year in the classroom. You might also know me as Books Babbles and Bows. I am extremely passionate about finding ways to engage and excite my students. I have always loved reading and writing. One of my big goals is to instill that same passion with my students. 

Connect with Jen!

Be sure to join the Secondary ELA Facebook group where we will be continuing the conversation on holding students countable for reading!.  


Tune in on your favorite podcast apps Apple, Google, Amazon, Spotify, Stitcher, and more!  If you’re loving this podcast, please rate, review and follow!


Website: https://middleschoolcafe.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondaryela

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/middleschoolcafe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolcafe/

TPT Shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Middle-School-Cafe

Show Notes

Reading is a fundamental skill that forms the foundation for all other academic subjects and is an important life skill!  In this episode, I’m joined by Jennifer from Books, Babbles & Bows.  We explore several strategies to promote reading and discuss practical methods for holding students accountable. Strategies such as assigning regular reading time, using book trailers and first-chapter Fridays to generate interest, allowing students to have choice in reading material when possible, and using accountability measures like tracking student progress using a quick Status of the Class activity. 


We also address challenges such as balancing different book genres and formats and finding ways to engage reluctant readers. Join us as we explore practical tips and techniques for creating a reading-friendly environment in middle school classrooms.


A few of the ways Jennifer shares to hold students accountable for reading:

  • Book Trailers
  • Status of the Class
  • RACES: Use the RACES (Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Elaborate, Sum It All Up) strategy 
  • Choice Books

Get to Know Jennifer from Books, Babbles & Bows

Hey there! My name is Jen Marchione and I am a 5th grade ELA and History Teacher. This will be my 11th year in the classroom. You might also know me as Books Babbles and Bows. I am extremely passionate about finding ways to engage and excite my students. I have always loved reading and writing. One of my big goals is to instill that same passion with my students. 

Connect with Jen!

Be sure to join the Secondary ELA Facebook group where we will be continuing the conversation on holding students countable for reading!.  


Tune in on your favorite podcast apps Apple, Google, Amazon, Spotify, Stitcher, and more!  If you’re loving this podcast, please rate, review and follow!


Website: https://middleschoolcafe.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondaryela

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/middleschoolcafe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolcafe/

TPT Shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Middle-School-Cafe