Readicide

Readicide by Kelly Gallagher

“Readicide” is the term used when educators attempt to raise reading test scores, but ‘kill’ a person’s innate love of reading. This happens especially in elementary school settings. 

I chose this topic because I agree that passion dies when one stops doing something because they love it and begin focusing solely on achieving certain goals. I also believe that reading can be the most enjoyable part of a person’s day and taking that away from a child would be a shame. As a future teacher, it is important for me to know how to set goals for myself and students while also evolving relationship with reading and learning. I hope that I learn these skills and more from reading this book.