Thursday, October 22, 2015
Blog Post 3: Lyuda Bentsiy's Section 1
When I read Section 1 of No More Independent Reading Without Support, this part from page 8 stood out: "For students to do more than race through lots of books, they need a teacher to show them what behaviors they need to practice as they read." This is so true; modeling important concepts is so important! Teachers must model expectations instead of just assuming that students know what to do. Another sentence that stood out was "independent reading in silence without the kind of support described in this book means these children suffer in silence." This is a very valid argument.
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You point out two great ideas from this chapter. How are you incorporating these beliefs in your own room? How are you modeling reading for your students? I've seen you in action in your small groups. During independent reading, are you providing time to conference?
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you that modeling is an effective strategy not just in literacy but in all subject areas because it provides the reader with scaffolding and support through an example of what they are expected to emulate. Tell me more about how you use modeling in your classroom with your students. Sincerely, Dawn
Heather and Dawn,
ReplyDeleteWhen I do a read-alouds, I stop to think out loud so students can see what's going on in my head. I say things like "I never knew that ..... I just learned that!" I show students that I read for purpose: to find out new information on a topic. I am also planning on reading some comic books out loud and show students that I read for fun also; just for a good laugh. :)
During independent reading, I am walking around and listening to students read. I ask them questions and ask them to tell me what they learned from their book. A lot of times, students will tell me that they notice a word with the phonics pattern for the week. For example, this week we are learning that the ph makes the same sound as f. I had a few students tell me that they noticed the ph in phone and elephant. I love to see them make connections! I know that what I modeled and taught is transferring into their reading.
I model pretty much everything before I have students do it.
I modeled how to use stickers so students could write a sticker story. My students love doing sticker stories (especially Christmas ones). I have learned so much about my students when they read their sticker stories to me.
Of course, I model during our Math block. Then, we do some guided practice. Last, students do independent practice.
Outstanding additions! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding additions! Thank you!
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