The classroom is a buzz with conversation as students get into their book clubs to discuss their first day's reading. I walk around and eavesdrop on their conversations and my heart is happy when I hear the students using words like "red herring" and "suspect."
Then I call time to stop the conversations and all the kids thank their club members for the great discussions and break apart to go read today's chapters on their own. It becomes so quiet you could hear a pin drop! Picture it- 29 students glued to their books, reading. It's a beautiful sight to behold!