Saturday, September 5, 2009
EDRG 3344 TR
The best way to get a child interested and involved in reading is to use pre/during/post strategies. When selecting a book a teacher can create a game or project. they can even bring in props related to the story. This will help get the child excited about the text they are about to read. During the presentation of the reading material the teacher could ask their students questions related to the reading and hold up the props as she reads, to give the child a visual representation, which will maintain the child's interest. After the book has been presented the teacher could ask her students questions. A good example would be, if this story continued what do you think would happen next? The children could then work together discussing the material they just read, reinforcing the material and making new connections. As teachers if we are enthusiastic and excited about reading, we can help students maintain the same positive attitudes about learning.
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I think it's a good idea to bring in props and for them to work together to make connections of what they just read.
ReplyDeleteCreating a game to play would be a great way to get kids excited about the book. Depending on the grade level, I think it would be fun to talk to the kids about what items are in the book. After they are aware of the items, maybe you could hide them around the room so they can find them. My son would love that, although he is pre-school aged.
ReplyDeleteI also think it is so important for a teacher to be excited about the lesson. Looking back at my childhood and the teachers that I had growing up, I remember more boring and monotone teachers than anything. Maybe that is why I joined the military and waited so long to go back.