Michelle TeGrootenhuis
Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:26:31 -0700
-----Original Messages----- Bonita wrote, "Perhaps at the primary level just finding topics is sufficient?"
And Jane wrote, "Five year olds can definitely understand themes! ...They may need a little guidance at first, but once they start looking for themes, they find them on their own." -------------- I just completed my Master's Thesis on this very topic. Yes, using the gradual release model, primary age children CAN be taught to find the author's message. Bonita, I don't want to put you on the spot as I have the utmost respect for you and you probably did not mean for anyone to take your statement this way, but personally, I get a little frustrated whenever I hear anything like "Maybe in the PRIMARY grades, they can ONLY..." Those little people are a LOT smarter and aware than we sometimes give them credit and the gradual release is a VERY effective teaching method. Wouldn't you agree? :-) -Michelle TG/IA This message sent from the home of Scott and Michelle TG www.mrstg.com _______________________________________________ Stw2chat mailing list Stw2chat@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/stw2chat_literacyworkshop.org. Search the STW2 Chat Archives at http://snipurl.com/stw2archives.