Thursday, November 5, 2015
Michelle Lanford -Post 3: Routman Chapter 4
One of the things I got out of this chapter was to include more interactive reading. My second graders love to talk anyway, so why not let them talk to each other about their reading. I loved the turn and talk idea that was suggested. Rather than asking the entire class and having only a few students answer, students can turn and talk to a partner and everyone is getting to share something. When we are reading aloud, students always want to "interrupt" and add something or share something during a story. Many times, due to time issues, we ask them to wait, or we can only get to one or two. Giving students the opportunity to discuss and share during the story not only shows that they are engaged but that they are making connections and therefore improving comprehension. So I am going to try more interactive reading with my students. I think the conversation will be worth the time.
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Turn and talk is an awesome way to keep all students actively engaged in the text. This strategy is also versatile because you can use it with any topic you are teaching. Learning is mediated by oral language. One of the benefits is that it creates a low risk environment, yet still holds each student accountable for their thinking! I can't wait to hear how it goes in your second grade classroom!
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle,
ReplyDeleteI loved the ideas Routman shared in this chapter for helping to promote student engagement in making meaning from the text, not only during independent reading but also during guided reading, and demonstrations. You mentioned how you want to incorporate more turn and talk time for your students during reading. I agree with Nicole, that time for focused talk is a benefit to any content area. Thanks, Dawn