Funded Aug 24, 2022Reading in my classroom is an active and engaging experience. We strive to create a community of readers where students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, asking questions, and exploring new ideas. Here are some ways reading comes to life in our classroom:
Read-Alouds: I regularly read aloud from engaging texts, modeling fluent reading, and think-aloud strategies. We pause to discuss key themes, make predictions, and connect the story to our own lives.
Small Group Reading: Students work in small groups to discuss books, analyze passages, and complete graphic organizers. This fosters collaboration and allows students to learn from each other.
Independent Reading: Students have dedicated time to read books of their choice. This promotes a love of reading and allows them to explore their interests. We encourage students to keep reading journals and reflect on their reading experiences.
Class Discussions: We engage in whole-class discussions to share our interpretations of books and connect them to broader social issues. I encourage students to cite evidence from the text to support their claims and respectfully challenge each other's ideas.
Creative Projects: Students respond to books through creative projects, such as writing poems, creating artwork, performing skits, and designing presentations. This allows them to demonstrate their understanding in a meaningful way.
Shared Reading: Students are reading at the same time and in the same place. They will then be allowed to discuss after the reading.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Jessica