On 10/08/08, Zilla wrote:
> On 10/09/07, jen weiss wrote:
>> Any ideas on an effective way to organize and implement
>> Read Naturally to third grade students within a classroom
>> setting????
>
>
> I teach low-level 6th grade readers with some of the read
> naturally selections. The key is to approach it differently
> each time, but still complete the timed reading the same
> way.
>
> Example to get them interested: select 15-20 key words from
> the text. Type up, cut out. Hand out, and have them mingle
> and try to predict what the topic is.
>
> Or, select phrases from the reading, type up, make cards.
> Have them time each other on the reading of the phrases, to
> practice phrase fluency.
>
> Or put write one word at a time on the board, have them work
> in groups and ring in to take a guess on the topic.
>
> Select and show samples of video clips off the internet (how
> potato chips are made) and then have a taste test of potato
> chips and graph results.
>
> Always preread the text with the kids and explain that they
> must partner up and listen to their partners read, while
> they're timed.
>
> The nice thing about Read Naturally is that you can select
> topics (somewhat) to go with other math, social studies, or
> science related themes!

I am starting to use Read Naturally in an after school setting,
initially with 3rd graders. I am starting with it as a
tutorial- my volunteer can work with 2 at a time. Wish I had 10
volunteers! Thanks for the ideas of pre-discussing or a lead-in,
plus reading to your partner. Fleshing out the possibilities...

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