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Dana Gioia offers convincing argument on the importance of reading, which has been dramatically declining for decades. In fact, an ability to read critically is fundamental for social interactions, range of thinking and even sustainability of society. To build the argument profoundly, author uses variety of facts and studies, personal anecdote and conclusions.…
Many students who struggle with reading ask why should we read, what is the point? The point is that being able to read opens you up a whole new world of knowledge and imagination. But to have that new world opened up you need to be able to comprehend what you are reading. The primary goal of reading is to determine the meaning of what the writer is communicating and make the most of that information. That’s why reading comprehension skills are so important. Without them the reader cannot gather any information and use it to efficiently function and enjoy the richness of life (Marshall).…
Educating and guiding students to read and become fluent readers is a life changing experience for the students. Increasing literacy skills in students prepares them for academic and professional careers. Educators must reflect on their own teaching practices and implementation of intervention strategies to meet the needs of all children while taking into account of their individual reading readiness: emergent, beginner, and transitional. As educators are implementing strategies and teaching practices, they are creating a literate environment that is conducive to all readers.…
For as long as I can remember, I have found reading to be tedious for the most part. I felt reading was something appealing only to teachers as a vehicle to improve our literacy and comprehension skills. As I grew up reading the assigned chapter books, I found they stood as hurdles for me to jump before I could return to my regular schedule of video games and mindless television. These books never established any significant conflict or brought forth tension; so I became overtaken with indifference. I had no interest in reading as it held no special significance to me at all.…
The previous reading series also failed to assess the students’ comprehension after they read independently. The non-fluent readers spent so much effort on word identification; it is difficult for them to enjoy reading the selection. I believe this is one reason they enjoy being read to. Students can comprehend a story when it is read aloud to them, but it is their lack of fluency that inhibits comprehension when it is their turn to read.…
Although there is much I can’t recall from my early days of reading, there are some momentous flashbacks. When I was beginning elementary school my parents were very eager to introduce me to doing a great deal of reading, they wanted me to enjoy reading for a while and they succeeded. We lived within walking distance of the public library which allowed us to frequently visit the library to read and check out books. I always remembered the vast shelves of books that seemed like they never had an end. In addition to reading at the library we checked books out to bring home to read, this allowed me to read as much as I wanted to. Correspondent to the amount of reading I did, the more I enjoyed it and improved at reading.…
Task 1 Lord of the flies Lord of the flies was my book of choice in our classics project . It was written by William Golding, a British book writer and noble prize winner. I chose to read this book because I have heard good things about it, both from my parents and my classmates. Lord of the flies was the most appealing book to me in the collection we had to choose from. The book is considered a classic and is some of the most recognizable literature William Golding has written.…
I currently approach the reading in the course very cautiously. When reading any of the material in or out of class, I take my time. It is important to do so because by going to quick, there is a chance of missing some of the material. By reading slowly I can assure myself that I have better chance of taking in more information. Also by removing myself from any distractions, I can concentrate harder on the things that I am reading. Preparing for my reading sessions in advance helps to optimize my chance of greater concentration on my reading materials.…
The ability to read is thought to be fundamentally important for functionality in our modern world. Nations measure the success of educational institutions by the ability to produce highly literate citizens and funding for many educational institutions in the United States and elsewhere hinges on the literacy attainment of student populations. The international demand for reading success has over the years resulted in periodic shifts in reading instruction with fervent emphasis at one point on the Top Down model of reading with an equally fervent shift to the Bottom Up model of reading instruction. Historically,…
Author makes a good point that a student must do the learning when a teacher is helping them understand a material.I believe that together the student and teacher must put the effort to help each other. When a student doesn't understand a material a teacher should always help the student regardless if the teacher has explained it thousands of times before.A student when they are reaching out for help they should always make the effort to learn something even if they believe it is impossible for them to learn it.When you study what you've learn you have a higher chance of retaining the information in vs when you do not study or even pay attention to the lesson .…
An article in the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy (November, 2006) stated that the United States Department of Education reports that more than 8 million students in grades 4-12 are struggling readers and National Assessment of Educational Progress data from 2002 indicate that 33% of the 8th grade students and 36% of the 12th grade students who were tested performed at or above a “proficient” level. One teacher is responsible for 150-200 students on a daily basis. It is extremely difficult for teachers to meet the needs of poor readers. Intense, direct, and explicit instruction in reading is critical to close the achievement gap (Shippen, et al., 2005). Poor readers may know the skills and strategies that are essential for becoming a good reader, but do know how or when to apply them. A study…
For many students, successful reading is assimilated into their experience quickly and with seeming smoothness. For perhaps as many as 20% of students however, reading is not an automatic skill. Patterns of understanding have to be systematically instilled…
This chapter was an overview of the whole book. It discussed the reading deficit our country is going through but also how the focus on learning to read has never been greater and why it isn’t working. This chapter also discussed which parts of the brain help to learners to read and the different approaches to reading instruction. The five essential components mentioned were as follows: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The chapter went on to discuss different types of reading assessments (screening, progress monitoring, diagnostic, outcome, comprehensive assessment plan, and curriculum-based measurement). Further mentioned was the “downward spiral of reading failure,” motivation (or lack thereof), and the “fourth-grade slump.” Finally, the chapter ended with a discussion of how and why teachers need to differentiate their instructional techniques.…
One reader is better than another in proportion as he is capable of a greater range of activity in reading and exerts more effort. He is better if he demands more of himself and of the text before him.…
The importance of reading has been addressed by many and in particular ways. The practice of teaching is a political practice which shows the impact of reading. Reading bases on extending the knowledge of the world mainly. Reading makes one familiar with the words, the texts, and the letters. This is because the context is always incarnated in a series of things, objects and the signs. A person can easily learn how to use the words, objects, and signs if they are always around people that always use these items. Parents are the people that contribute to the ability of the child to develop reading skills. Again, a child can easily understand the next world that they are currently in by reading and the response that they get from their parents (Freire & Slover, 1983).…