And to add to that . . . I would say we're also obligated to give them books (or other text) appropriate for their interests and reading abilities. Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:34:00 To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Silent Sustained Reading When I was a new teacher I was given the following advice...If you expect students to do something, they will do it. My students are required to read as their morning work. They also read for about 20 minutes during the literacy block. There is accountability in the fact that we emphasize AR. I also expect reading response journals to be completed several times during the week. I believe giving kids time to read is the best thing we can do for them. If I don't give it during school hours, some of them may never read by themselves. Rosie -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 2:27 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Silent Sustained Reading In response to the insights that everyone has given to me, I feel that most teachers don't monitor SSR and just leave it up their children to read during this block.? I was reading a book and it mentioned this problem and how a county actually got rid of it from their school day because it wasn't showing a huge difference in their test scores.? Students who don't like to read may just stare at the pages to let teachers think that they are reading.??IN conclusion- I just feel that if properly monitored, SSR can be a great tool to help reading scores go up.? If not,?that time could be used to teach.? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 12:33 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Silent Sustained Reading Lisa, With test scores and accountability, I am sure some teachers would say yes to your question that we should be satisfied that kids read profiently. I would not- I want profient readers, but I want kids to want to read. I think people on this list strive to help all kids get to that point that they choose to read. By the end of the year, I can say that my kids love that independent time and it was a time we all looked forward to each day. Unfortunately, things can change once they move on. I often had sixth grade teachers ask why kids don't want to read much anymore. I stopped worrying about what comes after they leave my room, I can't change that, but I can influence other teachers. I have to say, after reading Ellin's books, I have initiated change in my building. More and more teachers have jumped in - which means more kids are choosing to read. More and more teachers have classroom libraries and more kids are involved in strategies. With this, there is more time given for independent reading. I know at the end of the year, one fifth grade teacher said her kids didn't want to leave until they finished a book. Linda ---- Lisa Szyska <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have a question in response to this question. > > Are we satisfied to create readers that can read proficiently, but who would never choose to? > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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.
