jan22gr2

Discussion Notes:
> Teaching Reading in the Middle Years - Laura Rob > Strategies That Work - Stephanie Harvey
 * **//Books -//** Why Kids Can't Read by Kylene Beers
 * modelling reading - visualization, making connections, using short text, variety of text
 * picture books - **visual strength; still can be part of the learning community**
 * use of overheads
 * all students need to feel sucessful --> sharing in some way
 * **start the day with reading - read aloud**; sequel books so that they want to read independently; hooks the kids
 * variety of books that relate to topic; at different levels
 * your passion for a particular subject will get your students interested
 * ask kids for feedback on what to read
 * start with something the kids know because they can contribute
 * online reading
 * magazines
 * conversation
 * get them reading at their level
 * word study - identify workds; study and analyze; use them in their own writing
 * explicit teaching of skills
 * incorporate into other subjects
 * get struggling readers to take ownership/responsibility for their learning - ways to feel motivated and want to learn
 * getting them excited ; helping them to feel comfortable and excited
 * learning styles considered

//Resources to Support Further Inquiry Into This Question//

 * **Hooking Struggling Readers: Using Books They Can and Want to Read** - http://www.readingrockets.org/articles/374
 * See Strand 1 Question: What methods or strategies can be used to reach the 20% or so non/reluctant/weak readers?
 * **What Does It Mean To Be a Struggling Reader?** - http://wilearns.state.wi.us/apps/Default.asp?cid=21