Why do I have to read this?

I really like Gallagher's comment on page 151, "Though not every student will like every book, I want every student to see the value in what they are reading." I think it is important for every student to understand the value of what they are reading. Because in a student's mind just because it was a great literary work or because the author wrote a lot of good books isn't going to be of value to most students. That's why I like the chart that he made on pg 157. It is important that we help students relate the text that we have them read to themselves and to the outside world. Yeah it is good that students learn how to write and read and do arithmetic, but essentially don't we want our students to have a bigger picture of who they are and what they can do in regards to the world. I think that is a reason that I become a teacher because yes I want students to be educated, but I want them to understand that they can change the world. I also liked what he said about how we must create lessons that lead students to discover greatness. It is our job to help change school from being mundane and boring into an experience for the learners.