A high school teacher, Kelly Gallagher, wrote a book called "Reading Reasons" that is a set of 25 (I believe)lessons designed to teach children about the "why" of reading. I ahve it but havenot yet jumped in. Will let you know if it is transferable to the younger grades and worthwhile to develop that motivation (even if it is a motivation for thinking and reading just happens to be the vehicle:)
-- Sincerely, Bonita DeAmicis California, Grade 5 -------------- Original message -------------- From: "William Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I think part of my concern is also because many "reading" teachers forget > the purpose of reading. People communicate to inform, persuade, or > entertain. But many have made reading into an act whose sole purpose is > pass tests. If a language arts teacher drilled writing grammatically > correct sentences everyday, the kids might write better sentences, but they > will forget the point of writing which is to communicate. Have them write > letters, diaries, songs, poems, stories, etc. and enjoy the process, then > they will WANT to fix the sentences to make sure their writing is > understood. We have put the cart before the horse thanks to state tests.... > I know everyone here understands this, but we need to spread the word. I > have seen teachers in my district (some with Master's degrees in READING), > who have no idea how to teach reading and are drilling the kids to death... > Bill > > > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > [email protected] > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
