Chapter 4 was mainly about how children learn to read and write. There were different demonstrations from teachers on reading and writing, interactive writing and other teaching strategies. Some of the activities were shared reading, minilessons and cross-age reading buddies.
Shared Reading-
1. Teachers introduce the book, read the title, show the front cover to the students, and then the students will make predictions about what will happen.
2. The teacher will read the book aloud and keep the students interested by using dramatic reading style and encourage students to chime in on words they know and reconize.
3. Students respond to the book by drawing and writing in reading logs and sharing their responses with others.
4. Students then reread the book and take turns turning the pages
5. Teachers continue to reread the book to the children over a period of several days
6. After the children become familiar with the text the teacher then gives the children individual copies of the book for them to read independently
Minilessons-
Teachers teach minilessons about written language concepts and other reading topics starting in kindergarten and goes through the primary grades. I think that mini lessons are very important in the classroom because children learn how reading and writing can be used and it also shows how children behave as readers and writers.
Cross-Age Reading Buddies-
This is just another way to use shared reading in kindergarten and first grade. Cross-age reading buddies are when upper grade students are paired up with emergent students and they become reading buddies. I think that this is a great idea because it helps kids learn how to work with either older or younger kids then them. I also like it because the children can share personal experiences from the books they read, talk about different reading strategies, and maybe their favorite author. It's like having a big brother or little sister in a way and it's important to have it in the classroom.
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I like the idea of cross age reading buddies also. I think it is nice for younger students who might be frustrated in learning to read to see older students who really enjoy reading and can point them in the right direction on what books are interesting. Kind of like the light at the end of the learning-to-read tunnel.
ReplyDeleteI like the cross age reading buddies for shared reading as well. I think it could be helpful up to the High School level if done correctly. Seeing an older student that is looked up to enjoy reading can do wonders for the younger student’s perception of reading.
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ReplyDeleteI have to agree with the above comments, shared reading is a wonderful idea, my son has this program at his school. He has been reading to a kinder buddy for the past two years and his assinged kinder buddy enjoys the visit. It is so special how teachers also encourage the kinder buddies to write notes to their reading buddy. I just wish it would be done on a weekly basis - this is only done once a month.
Excellent blog, keep up the good work. jdc
I have to also agree, cross-age reading is a great idea. This will not only allow them to see how important reading is, but also give them some different instruction rather than always being instructed by their everyday teacher.
ReplyDeleteI think cross reading is a great idea. It gives the younger students a role model to look up too. I know when I was in elementary school I always tried harder when I was trying to impress my older siblings. I wanted to be able to do what they could do.
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