Christine's articles have been published in magazines, journals, newsletters, and newspapers. Check out her articles for some practical ideas you can use in your own classroom to improve your students' reading and writing.

	Bringing Words to Life and into the Lives of Middle School Students
Volume 15 Number 1 September 2007 (p. 20-26) Voices from the Middle
In this National Council of Teachers of English publication, Christine describes myriad ways for students to bring words alive and to make those same words a part of their every day lives.
Beyond Buffy: Vampire Books to Die For
Volume 17 Number 2 November 2007 (p. 45-47) Book Links
In this American Library Association publication, Christine explains the popularity of contemporary vampire books and describes several books your students might want to "sink their teeth into."
Speed Booking: Creating a Classroom Literacy Community
Volume 16 Number 5 May 2007 (p. 40-42) Book Links
In this American Library Association publication, Christine describes an exciting, fast-paced activity that enables avid as well as reluctant readers to talk about the books they've read. All the details for creating your own Speed Booking classroom event are explained and illustrated.
Reading and Writing in the Real World: An IRC Grant-Funded Project Opens Students' Eyes
Volume 34 Number 1 Winter 2005-2006 (p. 12-27) Illinois Reading Council Journal
In this Illinois Reading Council publication, Christine describes an action research project she completed with her students. Students wrote to people in various occupations and professions asking them the types of reading and writing they had to do in order to perform their jobs. Students collected and classified the information. What students learned about the amount of reading and writing required in different jobs opened their eyes to the literacy demands in the real world.
Literature Circles Revisited
Volume 14 Number 5 May 2005 (p. 52-53) Book Links
In this American Library Association publication, Christine describes the new ideas she incorporates into her literature circles after having done them for 10 years in her classroom. The ideas, role sheets, and more can also be found in her book 25 Reproducible Literature Circle Role Sheets for Fiction and Nonfiction Books (Teaching & Learning, 2004) more
Ten To-Do's for Successful Read-Alouds
Volume 13 Number 4 March 2004 (p. 10-13) Book Links
In this American Library Association publication, Christine explains the ten guidelines that teachers should follow to help guarantee their read-alouds will connect with students and be a productive, successful use of reading time. Teacher read-alouds as well as student performance reading are also discussed in detail in Christine's book Read-Alouds and Performance Reading: A Handbook of Activities for the Middle School Classroom (Christopher-Gordon, 2004). more
Revive Your Readers with CPR
September 2002 (p. 60-61) Book Links
In this American Library Association publication, Christine explains how she uses CPR to encourage her students to read. Students have the CONVENIENCE of a classroom library. Students are treated to theme-related book PRESENTATIONS. Students are encouraged to read during class in a RELAXED atmosphere. more