180 Days

Maybe this would earn a four-star rating from some readers who are familiar with Gallagher's and Kittle's previous book as it covers some of the same ground as Write Beside Them and In The Best Interest of Students, but I think this is the best encapsulation of what they do as teachers. The book is clearly the result of good discussions about teaching philosophy and practice. Although Gallagher and Kittle always write about the reasoning behind what they do, the intersection of the What the Why is clear and explicit in this book.

This is a solid read for veteran teachers who are familiar with providing student choice in reading and writing, and it would be an amazing PLC or professional book study text. I think this book would prompt in its readers the same type of reflective thinking and discussion that Kittle and Gallagher must have engaged in to produce this book.

Also, it's a really well-made book. Kudos to the designer.