Upon finishing chapter one, Keene raises some of the most difficult and controversial issues that almost all elementary teachers may face. This has to deal with more literacy needing to be taught, so what subject is less important than another to teach less or leave out? However, I feel that teachers can use books in literacy lessons that cover other subject areas.

One thing i like and have an issue with is how Keene suggests intriguing, provoking, and raising the bar far students. I feel that this may work for some students, however, what are teachers to do who have students that who are not affected by these strategies?