In my 2nd grade class I support various types of reading. First come time for "just right" books. These are leveled books that students can select but I control the leveled boxes. Next come partner reading of these books. I rotate partners so kids get a variety of texts to listen to. Guided reading is done around this time. Then as we progress throughout the year I support a "choice time" for books. The entire room is open for their reading. I conference with students during this time and talk with them about their selections. Choice reading usually comes around the time of our nonfiction genre study. I want kids to know they can pick up books they are interested in and read captions, headings, bold text and bring their background knowledge into play. I do not want to be the teacher who tells them "You can't read that book, it is too hard for you". As an adult I choose books based on interest. I plan to reread a book on reflexes, a hard topic for me to comprehend. But, I just returned from a retreat and my interest level is high. In addition, I acquired more background knowledge by talking with others. (Embedded image moved to file: pic32170.gif)
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