Week 7 - Assignment 2

How can you ensure that your struggling readers have access to texts they can easily read?

I would ensure that struggling readers have access to texts they can easily read by allowing them to choose from an extensive collection of books. I would use leveled books in the classroom as well as e-books to encourage reading in and out of the classroom. By conducting running records every two months I would keep track of students’ reading progress and guide them to read texts accordingly.

How can you foster a learning environment in which students have many opportunities to practice reading?

I would create a learning environment in which students have many opportunities of practicing reading. I would create a comfortable and welcoming reading area for students to read in. Each day, I would allot a specific amount of time for students to read independently. Students would have opportunities throughout the day to do choral reading, reader’s theater and partner reading.

Describe ways in which you can model fluent reading in your classroom throughout the day.

I can model fluent reading in the classroom by working in small groups with my students. I can also model fluency by reading short stories aloud and have students follow along or simply listen. For students who are struggling readers, I would work on repetitive oral reading to help build fluency. These strategies would allow me to demonstrate proper expression, phrasing and pacing for the students.