Getting students to settle down and decide to read silently can be a struggle for educators and parents alike. Classroom trips to the library can be frustrating for students who's comprehension and fluency are not where they should be. When parents and students think of silent reading they often jump to the conclusion that the reading selection must be a chapter book containing 150+ pages. This thinking should not be the case. Teachers encourage children to read for pleasure. Students love to spend time on the computer. Why can't the push of reading for pleasure and the understanding of time spent on the computer be merged into a time where quality reading can take place. One educator has given this concept thought and incorporated it into his class time.
Allowing students to read blogs on topics of interest as well as other student's writings is a fantastic idea. This concept not only will build comprehension but fluency as well and engage students in the process of reading. This type of reading is not limited to classroom or home computers. With the creation of new technology and advancements in cell phones, reading can take place virtually anywhere at anytime. I plan to encourage my students to be reading continually, using every medium possible to build reading skills in all areas by exposing them to the various writing styles and venues around them.
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ReplyDeleteRegarding Mark's edtechblog, I totally believe in students reading the topics of their choice. At the same time I think that for them to get a good command of English they need to read classic material (classic novels, etc). Thanks to technology tools kids can access these materials online. Over exposure to blogs written by other kids may not contain rich literature.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with the idea that reading doesn't have to be a 150+ page book; it can be broken up into smaller pieces, but how would you deal with the novel as is mentioned in comment above. Right now, I'm breaking the novels down into smaller chunks, but to get them interested in it? That's such a hard thing to do.
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