How do we impress upon all students that reading at any age takes practice and work?
-I think that it is important to show children that, even as adults, we are always learning. Our brain is like every other muscle in that if we don't use it, we lose it. We have to read, reread, practice, and learn to grow at any age.
What stood out to you in these chapters?
-I want to reset the way I speak about reading to children and families alike. In the past, I have always focused on what they need to work on. Basically, I spoke about their weaknesses. In chapter 3, it spoke on how the conversations about George would focus on what he can do, then analyze the reading behavior list and create an instructional plan. The instructional assessment chart is also fantastic!! I would like to make a copy and laminate it to keep in my binder for quick reference.
What skills are important to read?
Students need to be able to decode words, have phonological and phonemic awareness, strong phonics, read fluently, have an ever growing vocabulary, and comprehension.