In todays moodle session we went over language and
literature. The article provided a lot of great strategies and ideas to engage
students in reading and comprehension. I liked the idea of having several read-alouds
throughout the day because it really does get the students involved and it
could motivate them to read more, not just in school, but also at home. By having
read-alouds, it opens up students minds and it allows them to be exposed to unfamiliar
words, which can expand their vocabulary and their understanding of those
words.
When I was in elementary, I remember having
read-alouds with my teachers and librarians, which was good because it helped me
a lot with language development and comprehending things more. Although we didn’t
have six read-alouds a day, it would be good to see more of this in our schools
and to really get the students inspired to read more. I want to try and
incorporate this strategy into my schedule when I start teaching and hopefully
it will help them in a way that improves their reading, comprehension, and
language skills.
You are right Evin. I do remember having many read alouds when I was in elementary too. I do not see it as often now but I am hoping to bring it back into my classroom.
ReplyDeleteI too, remember those trips to the library and enjoying those wonderful stories my librarian would read to us. It is unfortunate that some students today are not able to encounter such a wonderful experience, due to the lack of time, which is used for other content areas. This is why as future educators, we must find ways we can fit read-alouds and independent reading in our busy schedules!
ReplyDeleteThe main thing is make reading fun for our students! So often, I observe students uninterested during reading time. They just don't pay attention. I believe it's because teachers stick to such a boring routine with reading. Integrating different activities will get students motivated.
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