My reading class is made up of struggling readers. I do alot
of modeling to them as a group. We then discuss as a group. I
sometimes allow them to ask the questions and I might answer
or have a student answer. We also work on finding meaning of
a word in context, forshadowing, irony, etc. I think that
students need a lot of modeling. We also do a lot of silent
reading. During this time, I will read at my desk to "model"
for them or go around and have a student read to me. I have
also done lit circles with this age group and they did well.
I have also allowed them to read the class novel out loud in
partners. From this, I do different activities. Alot, we
just come together and discuss what was read. Each student
has to participate in the discussion. Sometimes, I have them
prepare questions to ask other groups about what was read. I
try to keep it fun and not so tedious. That way, they will
learn to love reading and improve their skills.

On 7/02/09, 1styearteacher wrote:
> My student teaching was with high schoolers, and my first
> job is teaching 8th graders in reading. Any advice about
> how things change from 12th graders to 8th graders? :) I
> know, a loaded question! I am mainly concerned with the
> curriculum. Any suggestions about how to read novels in the
> classroom? I am not sure how reading a novel as a class
> will go.... I know a little bit about Literature Circles,
> but I am open to learning more. Most teachers tell me to
> read out loud a lot, or to play tapes. I know there are
> more things that I can do.

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