Articles related to "Reading Instruction"
Guided Reading Resources
A number of states have moved toward including guided reading in their overall picture of quality reading instruction and teachers are always searching for resources that summarize the components of these important reading lessons. As summer gets under way and you get a few minutes to take a breather from the hectic life in a classroom, I hope you enjoy this month's article, which features many excellent web sites created to help teachers effectively use guided reading strategies.
• guided reading • reading strategies • comprehension • balanced literacy • comprehensive literacy
A number of states have moved toward including guided reading in their overall picture of quality reading instruction and teachers are always searching for resources that summarize the components of these important reading lessons. As summer gets under way and you get a few minutes to take a breather from the hectic life in a classroom, I hope you enjoy this month's article, which features many excellent web sites created to help teachers effectively use guided reading strategies.
• guided reading • reading strategies • comprehension • balanced literacy • comprehensive literacy
Literacy Instruction for ESL Learners
At a recent workshop, I had an ESL teacher quite franctically inquire about the lack of online resources available for students who were learning English for the first time. I decided to take a look myself, and found quite the opposite to be true. At the risk of overwhelming teachers with too many resources, I've decided to go ahead and post this article with the warning that indeed, this list is quite large and goes in many different directions. I thought I'd share this list as a starting place for teachers while I gather my thoughts and prepare for a more concise list of annotated resources a few months down the road.
• efl • tosel • tefl • tesl • esol
At a recent workshop, I had an ESL teacher quite franctically inquire about the lack of online resources available for students who were learning English for the first time. I decided to take a look myself, and found quite the opposite to be true. At the risk of overwhelming teachers with too many resources, I've decided to go ahead and post this article with the warning that indeed, this list is quite large and goes in many different directions. I thought I'd share this list as a starting place for teachers while I gather my thoughts and prepare for a more concise list of annotated resources a few months down the road.
• efl • tosel • tefl • tesl • esol
New Websites for the New Year
A review of some additional Internet resources related to reading instruction that I've located since I first began writing this column about five months ago. These annotated links will soon be added to my list of recommended websites.
• reviews • websites • reading • reading instruction • phonics
A review of some additional Internet resources related to reading instruction that I've located since I first began writing this column about five months ago. These annotated links will soon be added to my list of recommended websites.
• reviews • websites • reading • reading instruction • phonics
Reading in the English Classroom: Part II
This week's article provides several ways to adapt instruction to benefit those with reading problems. Several links to additional, informative articles have also been included.
• reading • instruction • sq3r
This week's article provides several ways to adapt instruction to benefit those with reading problems. Several links to additional, informative articles have also been included.
• reading • instruction • sq3r
Review of Teaching Literacy by Hugo Kerr
Hugo Kerr's new book on literacy instruction is a good introduction to some of the important ideas in the teaching of reading today. But it is not without controvery.
• hugo kerr • dyslexia • cognitive psychology • reading • teaching reading
Hugo Kerr's new book on literacy instruction is a good introduction to some of the important ideas in the teaching of reading today. But it is not without controvery.
• hugo kerr • dyslexia • cognitive psychology • reading • teaching reading
The Reading Wars Briefly Revisited
As promised, this month is the second in a three part series about <b>Reading Research and Best Practices</b>. This month, we'll explore the opposing perspectives of quality reading instruction and learn more about some of the key players on both sides. In its simplest of terms, the battle lines are drawn between advocates of phonics, who stress the importance of teaching relationships between letters and sounds, and those of whole-language methodology, who believe children should be taught reading whole texts. Unfortunately, the reality of this battle is anything but simple.
• reading • phonics • research • evidence-based reading instruction • early literacy
As promised, this month is the second in a three part series about <b>Reading Research and Best Practices</b>. This month, we'll explore the opposing perspectives of quality reading instruction and learn more about some of the key players on both sides. In its simplest of terms, the battle lines are drawn between advocates of phonics, who stress the importance of teaching relationships between letters and sounds, and those of whole-language methodology, who believe children should be taught reading whole texts. Unfortunately, the reality of this battle is anything but simple.
• reading • phonics • research • evidence-based reading instruction • early literacy
Using the Think-Aloud in Reading Instruction
<p>As a member of the <a href="http://www.reading.org/publications/rt/rteacherdirections.html">RTEACHER listserv</a>, I've noticed many recent questions about the use of a process known as "Thinking-Aloud" during reading instruction. This concept has caught the attention of many elementary and middle school teachers who are asking questions like...What is a think-aloud?...When do I model the use of this think-aloud behavior? For those teachers that break their reading instruction down into different segments, you may find yourself asking questions like...do I interrupt my regular read-aloud time (when my students are listening pure enjoyment) or do I use this more during shared or guided reading time? Others are wondering...can I expect my students to also think-aloud or is this just something I continue to model as a strategy that good readers (or listeners) use as they interact with text? These and other good questions have inspired me to focus this month's issue on locating relevant online resources that may assist teachers seeking answers for how to effectively use think-aloud strategies in their reading instruction.
• think-aloud • thinking aloud • think aloud • reading comprehension • making meaning
<p>As a member of the <a href="http://www.reading.org/publications/rt/rteacherdirections.html">RTEACHER listserv</a>, I've noticed many recent questions about the use of a process known as "Thinking-Aloud" during reading instruction. This concept has caught the attention of many elementary and middle school teachers who are asking questions like...What is a think-aloud?...When do I model the use of this think-aloud behavior? For those teachers that break their reading instruction down into different segments, you may find yourself asking questions like...do I interrupt my regular read-aloud time (when my students are listening pure enjoyment) or do I use this more during shared or guided reading time? Others are wondering...can I expect my students to also think-aloud or is this just something I continue to model as a strategy that good readers (or listeners) use as they interact with text? These and other good questions have inspired me to focus this month's issue on locating relevant online resources that may assist teachers seeking answers for how to effectively use think-aloud strategies in their reading instruction.
• think-aloud • thinking aloud • think aloud • reading comprehension • making meaning
Balanced Literacy
Even in the last few months, more and more Internet web sites have been developed to assist teachers in their attempts to integrate the elements of a "balanced literacy approach" into reading instruction. The following is a listing of some of the more useful resources.
• balanced literacy • guided reading • assessment • early literacy • whole language
Even in the last few months, more and more Internet web sites have been developed to assist teachers in their attempts to integrate the elements of a "balanced literacy approach" into reading instruction. The following is a listing of some of the more useful resources.
• balanced literacy • guided reading • assessment • early literacy • whole language
Current Research-Based Reading Documents
For many classroom teachers, access to current research-based practices has proven difficult since many have limited funds available to subscribe to reading research journals and limited time or resources available to locate the most current research documents about effective reading practices. So, I've decided to dedicate the next three months to a series about Reading Research and Best Practices so that readers may use this summer to brush up on these topics and be best prepared to deal with them when students return to their classrooms in the fall. It is my hope that this series will provide easy access to many current sources of scientifically-based reading research, as well as a bit about the history and current politics associated with reading instruction and the ongoing Reading Wars. This month, I'll highlight important research-based reading documents published in the past four years and point you in directions to learn more about specific reading reports.
• reading • research • national panel report • phonics • reading instruction
For many classroom teachers, access to current research-based practices has proven difficult since many have limited funds available to subscribe to reading research journals and limited time or resources available to locate the most current research documents about effective reading practices. So, I've decided to dedicate the next three months to a series about Reading Research and Best Practices so that readers may use this summer to brush up on these topics and be best prepared to deal with them when students return to their classrooms in the fall. It is my hope that this series will provide easy access to many current sources of scientifically-based reading research, as well as a bit about the history and current politics associated with reading instruction and the ongoing Reading Wars. This month, I'll highlight important research-based reading documents published in the past four years and point you in directions to learn more about specific reading reports.
• reading • research • national panel report • phonics • reading instruction
Guided Reading Activities
Guided reading is a fun, interactive tool for children learning to read more complex texts
• guided reading • teaching guided reading • guided reading instruction • reading • literacy
Guided reading is a fun, interactive tool for children learning to read more complex texts
• guided reading • teaching guided reading • guided reading instruction • reading • literacy
Peer Teaching and Reading
Peer teaching involves one or more students teaching other students in a particular subject area. There is much support in the literature for incorporating peer teaching techniques into reading instruction. This month, we'll take a look at how educators define and structure peer tutoring sessions within reading instruction, learn about the advantages of its use, and explore some online resources about peer teaching and reading.
• reading • literacy • peer reading • peer tutoring • paired reading
Peer teaching involves one or more students teaching other students in a particular subject area. There is much support in the literature for incorporating peer teaching techniques into reading instruction. This month, we'll take a look at how educators define and structure peer tutoring sessions within reading instruction, learn about the advantages of its use, and explore some online resources about peer teaching and reading.
• reading • literacy • peer reading • peer tutoring • paired reading
Teaching Phonological Awareness
Phonemic and phonological research has shown the benefits of using phonological and phonemic awareness activities at the very early stages of reading.
• teaching phonemic awareness activities • phonological and phonemic awareness lesson plans • phonological activities • phonological research • reading instruction
Phonemic and phonological research has shown the benefits of using phonological and phonemic awareness activities at the very early stages of reading.
• teaching phonemic awareness activities • phonological and phonemic awareness lesson plans • phonological activities • phonological research • reading instruction
Using Picture Books with Middle and High School Students
If you've recently visited a children's bookstore, you may have noticed that more and more picture books are being created and many, with older children in mind. The text and illustrations are more complex and challenging and many picture books deal with themes that reflect issues appropriate for discussion with upper elementary, middle school and even high school readers. This month's article will focus on this trend in children's literature and how "picture books" can be effectively used with older students to enhance many different aspects of learning.
• picture books • literature • wordless books • reading • older readers
If you've recently visited a children's bookstore, you may have noticed that more and more picture books are being created and many, with older children in mind. The text and illustrations are more complex and challenging and many picture books deal with themes that reflect issues appropriate for discussion with upper elementary, middle school and even high school readers. This month's article will focus on this trend in children's literature and how "picture books" can be effectively used with older students to enhance many different aspects of learning.
• picture books • literature • wordless books • reading • older readers
What's Hot in Reading for 1999
This month, I've located several more sites that focus on certain elements of balanced reading instruction
• balanced literacy • guided reading • four blocks literacy model • reading instruction • pat cunningham
This month, I've located several more sites that focus on certain elements of balanced reading instruction
• balanced literacy • guided reading • four blocks literacy model • reading instruction • pat cunningham
What's Hot in Reading for 1999
Part 2: The Role of Technology in Developing Literacy In this second phase of What's Hot in Reading for 1999, I've tried to identify Internet resources that together can help to create a picture of how and where technology should fit into a curriculum that supports a balanced literacy approach.
• literacy • integration • curriculum • reading instruction • reading curriculum
Part 2: The Role of Technology in Developing Literacy In this second phase of What's Hot in Reading for 1999, I've tried to identify Internet resources that together can help to create a picture of how and where technology should fit into a curriculum that supports a balanced literacy approach.
• literacy • integration • curriculum • reading instruction • reading curriculum
What's Hot in Reading for 1999: Part III
In this third phase of What's Hot in Reading for 1999, I've managed to locate many Internet resources that can help you to better differentiate phonemic awareness from traditional phonics instruction. I've also located a number of teaching activities that can be used with early readers to foster what many describe as one of the best predictors of later success in reading.
• phonemic awareness • early reading • reading success • internet resources • reading
In this third phase of What's Hot in Reading for 1999, I've managed to locate many Internet resources that can help you to better differentiate phonemic awareness from traditional phonics instruction. I've also located a number of teaching activities that can be used with early readers to foster what many describe as one of the best predictors of later success in reading.
• phonemic awareness • early reading • reading success • internet resources • reading
An ESL Bank for Reading
An esl teacher needs an esl 'bank' of reading tips, ideas to teach a child to read.
• emerging • readers • literacy • beginning • reading
An esl teacher needs an esl 'bank' of reading tips, ideas to teach a child to read.
• emerging • readers • literacy • beginning • reading
Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx Product Review
Garmin's updated GPSMAP has the fastest satellite connections yet. The pros far outweigh the cons with this GPS; it's the perfect luxury gift for outdoor types.
• news garmins updated advanced handheld portable mu • pros far outweigh the cons perfect thoughtful holi • raised standards global positioning devices • waterproof advanced receiver receiving satellite t • waas enabled wide area augmentation systems faa do
Garmin's updated GPSMAP has the fastest satellite connections yet. The pros far outweigh the cons with this GPS; it's the perfect luxury gift for outdoor types.
• news garmins updated advanced handheld portable mu • pros far outweigh the cons perfect thoughtful holi • raised standards global positioning devices • waterproof advanced receiver receiving satellite t • waas enabled wide area augmentation systems faa do