I have heard that a Blog or a Wiki can be an authentic type of communication that really motivates kids who normally do not like to write or read. If you are interested I can put in more links about that.
Janice [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 2/11/07 10:00 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Grettings. I am new to this listserv. I am required to pick one for a grad > class and this one > seemed to be quite > popular. I look forward to hearing your suggestions and ideas towards > literacy. > > Right now I work within an urban school district and my students are coming to > me 2-3 > grade levels behind in > reading. A small percentage are participating in a reading program > (ERO-Extereme Reading > Opportunities), > however there is a large population that is not being served. My questions > are as follows: > > Does anyone have suggestions on how I can improve reading comprehension within > my high > school English > classroom while still meeting the state/district requrements? I have tried a > few, but I need > some good strategies > that keep students focused and interested. I struggle greatly to keep student > interest when > reading becuase it is > such a chore for them. I would try to pick different literature, however, we > have a curriculum > that must be > followed. > > Also, my students are constantly being assessed and tested. I would like to > do more > informal assessment (to > check comprehension etc.) but the same old strategies get boring after awhile. > Any good > ideas? I think that it is > important to monitor progress, but it gets monotonous at times. > > Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks! > > _______________________________________________ > 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.
