Hello Lee Literacy Department. This is my first foray into the blogosphere and it is long overdue. Please forgive my awkwardness as I begin this process.
I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion about the first two chapters of Kylene Beers’ “When Kids Can’t Read: What Teachers Can Do”. I think that her insights into transforming “dependent readers” into “independent readers” pairs well with our team’s goal of developing our students’ critical thinking skills.
Once I have a little more time, I will post a suggested reading schedule and other information.
Thank you much!
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Alyson, I think you have gotten a good start. I suppose I should restart the Ms. Green's Reading Spot blog as well. You are always a fabulous inspiration! Ellen
ReplyDeleteBeing a reading teacher who uses a program, I really connected with item 6 in chapter 3: "Teachers who encourage a wide range of reading. . .increase students' opportunity for developing a positive attitude toward reading. . .and for improving comprehension." I want to pull from reading strategies and knowledge about the reading process for my students and not just rely on Power Up. This takes extra planning on my part, but I need to look at the whole reader, not just pausing to connect. I see my students lacking fluency, vocabulary and confidence as readers. I need to respond by enveloping them with opportunites to practice reading fluently, which in turn, promotes confidence in themselves as learners and readers. Walking into my classroom, you may see a program with worksheets, but I hope anyone who talks to me about this would know that my overall teaching method is to supplement Power Up with other activities. This is my goal at least!
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