Its Never Too Late, Janet Allen
Its Never Too Late, Janet Allen
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It's Never Too Late
Leading ADOLESCENTS to Lifelong Literacy

Author: Janet Allen

Narrator: Ruth Ann Phimister

Unabridged: 7 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/13/2014


Synopsis

Recipient of the Milken Foundation National Educator Award, Janet Allen provides an inside look at some of the problems faced by teenagers in the classroom from the viewpoint of a teacher. This practical "how-to" book will appeal to teachers, parents, and anyone else concerned about indifferent or hostile students. The author enters the teaching profession with plans for sharing her love of literature with her high school English class. The first day shatters her dreams. Instead of having a roomful of students eager to learn, she is faced with teenagers who not only never read Shakespeare, they never read anything. Through perseverence, reflective teaching, and creativity, the author builds an environment that motivates these high school students to start down the path toward a lifelong love of literature and learning. As Ruth Ann Phimister expertly narrates this refreshing memoir, educators will learn new teaching strategies and be affirmed in the influential role they play every day.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Wes on September 25, 2020

So glad I read this book! It is invigorating for a teacher to read about the struggles and successes of other teachers. This read reminded me of the worth of my profession, and has spurred me on to try harder for my kids. One takeaway of the many: I'm going to slow down and listen to my students. No......more

Goodreads review by Cat on April 23, 2007

I read this book in college. It's an incredible book about guiding teens and young adults to literature.......more

Goodreads review by Mindie on August 13, 2012

A seminal work for me in lighting the fires of literacy for students.......more