Keene chpt. - 6

After reading chapter six I can recall numerous times talking about age appropriate books in the classroom. I feel that a teacher should know what a students reading level, however, allow the students to read books that are beyond their level. If a child is interested in the topic of the book, and it is beyond their level I feel that they will push themselves to figure out what words, concepts, and ideas are just to understand what they are interested in. I like the classroom ideas that she established about being able to read a more complex book. If I ever have my own classroom I feel that I will establish these rules. Why should we tell students not to read something that is above their level, are we not limiting their learning. Maybe they will spark something in their little minds, have a breakthrough, and learn much better.