How to Introduce a Story to Build Retelling Skills
For children to be able to retell a story accurately, they need to KNOW the story. They need to “own” it. These are all things you can do in your classroom to help your students:
Are there any teachers educated in mainland Europe who work in Reading Recovery or Early Years and are interested in looking at the differences in reading methods? I want to base a reading scheme on the Dutch methods and would love to discuss with anyone interested.
When I’m working with a small group of students at the reading table, I don’t like to be interrupted by other students. Nonetheless, there will be three or four of them who feel it’s critical that they share some need, issue, or concern immediately. And although you would think that just asking everyone to not bother the group would do it, experience has taught me that it doesn’t. So, as opposed to trying to suppress their energy for sharing their needs, I figured out how to redirect it instead. [Click below to read the solution.]
On 1/24/13, Marianne wrote: > I taught Reading for over 30 years and never discovered the > definitive answer to that question! If I ever do, I will > write a book and become a millionaire! > > On 1/15/13, Ruth wrote: >> I need some ideas on how to help children to read more. >
By employing the strategies described below, reading will become something that students do willingly, even eagerly, and the adults in their lives will not have to resort to trickery, bribery, manipulation, or any other tactic that will, at best, lead to temporary compliance. After all, we’re striving to make reading a joyous lifelong habit.
Has anyone tried Essential Skills Educational Software? I have considered it for years but have never tried it. If your school uses it, I would love to know what you think-- pros and cons. Thank you.
Thanks to those who responded to my post. Is Wilson similar to Orton-Gillingham?