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Activity
6 ~~ Utilizing Reading Strategies
(2 hours 30 minutes)
Note: When you complete this assignment,
save your work to submit to the course facilitator.
Objective: Learn
more about primary reading comprehension strategies, and consider the
degree to which you incorporate strategy instruction in your classroom.
Activity: Read the following short pieces about the importance
of primary readers acquiring reading strategies, and view the sample activities
to develop those strategies. Click the document title below to read the
required materials:
Then, using the Strategic
Lesson planning sheet, and plan a strategy lesson for a small group
of students who exhibit similar needs.
After completing your plan, answer the following two questions.
Question 1
How did your students respond to your lesson? Was it appropriately
targeted? |
Question 2
How did their performance influence your thinking for subsequent lessons? |
After answering these questions, view this
video
segment.
This segment includes an excerpt from the
distinguished educator, Richard Allington, who reminds the viewer that
reading strategies extend to the decoding level. After viewing this clip,
you will move on the Activity 7.
In Activity 7, the focus shifts
to reading non-fiction. You will read a piece that provides information
about the importance of developing skill in reading non-fiction. It also
presents a detailed plan for teaching students about non-fiction text.
As you read this section, reflect on the degree of emphasis you have placed
on the reading of non-fiction, both in materials and instruction.
Submit: Strategic Lesson Plan Sheet,
Reply to Question 1 and 2. You should title this document "Session 6 Required Activity". Submit assignment to facilitator.
Now, proceed to Activity
7.
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