Social Media Post for a Fantasy BookReflectionIt was a super cute, and modern, idea to incorporate social media platforms in our book analysis. The importance of reading and writing in the digital world is becoming more relevant with the increasing role of technology in our society. As a future educator, it would be a great way to make a connection between home and school. However, I worry that not all of my students would have access to technology outside of school. Also, we discussed read alouds in class today. I was intrigued by the suggestions in Meller, Richardson and Hatch's article for pre-reading activities. The mini-lesson beforehand is a great way to activate prior knowledge, engage students and develop vocabulary. Encouraging primary-aged (K-3) students to think critically about literature can be done through thought-provoking questioning: "What do you think that person wants us to think?" Through critical questioning children develop reading and thinking skills to help them understand their roles in the reading process and where they fit in the world around them. The text talk strategy provided by Lane's article for focus on target vocabulary words includes repetition, child friendly definitions and examples in contexts that differ from the story. ReferencesLane, H., & Wright, T. (2007). Maximizing the effectiveness of reading aloud. The Reading Teacher, 60(7), 668-675.
Meller, W., Richardson, D., & Hatch, J. (2009). Using Read-Alouds with Critical Literacy Literature in K–3 Classrooms. Young Children, 76-78.
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ReflectionOverall, I was impressed by my student's attention span. I was surprised to see their struggle in predicting the setting, but luckily an upper-level kindergartner was able to connect the "woods" after I pointed out the bushes and trees. The importance of wait time was clarified in that situation. The class seemed engaged in the story and were willing to respond to my questions, and offer their own predictions. I do think I need to work on my behavior management, as some of their talking was out of turn. I'd also like to work on my character voices. I think that could be a great way to further enchant students with the characters and plot. I was happy to see all my students, regardless of literacy level or behavior, listening to the story and making connections.
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