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Re: Tutoring
Posted by Indigo on 1/18/08
On 11/28/07, ms apple wrote:
It sounds like you have already hit upon the idea I was about to suggest - finding
high interest, low readability books to get him "hooked," and then moving on from
there. So many of the things kids are given to read are just plan boring, and
without motivation it's hard to get them to practice their skills.
> He misses on the, of, in, very simple words. He knows them
> well. I just started reading the Dripping Fang series with
> him and he is very motivated, and his comprehension is great
> too. Thanks
>
>
> On 10/21/07, Ms. Apple wrote:
>> Hi, I thought I would get this board going. If you are
>> like me you are a new teacher who is tutoring a few
>> students. I work with two fourth graders and a first
>> grader. All three of my tutorees have improved since I
>> started to work with them, which has been gratifying.
>>
>> I was wondering if anyone had any tips for tutoring an
>> above average fourth grade reader who has no motivation to
>> challenge himself. He is consistently omitting sight words
>> and choosing books that are too easy for his reading
>> level. He also refuses to do any of the assignments I
>> give him to improve his reading responses and
>> comprehension. Any tips? I appreciate any feedback.
>> Thanks a lot~
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