This article provides a great deal of valuable information that would be useful to all teachers, especially those who have children who are struggling in reading. Children need to be provided with material that makes reading fun and intriguing and is presented at a level in which the student can read fluently. However it is also important to remember not to “water” the reading material down too much. Reading should be somewhat of a challenge for the child but not so much so that they become frustrated or embarrassed in front of their fellow classmates, as stated in the article. I like the idea of selecting a common theme or genre as a way of encouraging all your students to respond to literature. By selecting a main theme and giving a book to each group based on the students reading level in each group and then allowing them to hold group discussions about what they have read allows them to feel important and become more successful readers. I also like the book list provided in this article, I feel it is a useful tool that all teachers should use to develop successful, eager readers. I also read in this article the importance of realizing that all children are different, they all learn different and they require different types of instruction. I totally agree with that, I feel it is impossible to expect that each and every child will learn everything the exact same way. Each child is unique and instruction and material should be provided to help those who struggle and fall behind so that they too are successful learners.
Integrating Instructional-Level Social Studies Trade Books for Struggling Readers in Upper Elementary Grades February 3, 2010
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