I am definitely a re-reader when it comes to what strategy I use from the list of options discussed tonight. the text gave many examples of dependent readers in Chapter 7,and feel connect to quite a few of the examples: mind wondering, but the eyes are moving over the words, and the pretending to read example in class as well. That was me for sure. I do find myself trying to re-read and make sense of the content I am reading these days, but there are times I find that I have read a page or more and couldn't retell any of what I read. Luckily I am strong enough to force myself to go back and read it again. It's frustrating, but necessary to try and break out of the old reader mold I am stuck in.
For my students, re-reading word problems in Math is important to better understand the content, but I feel the say something, think aloud strategies would help the students get the information from the reading and apply the problem solving skills needed to complete the task.
Everything you said in your first paragraph is me, exactly. I can get through several pages and realize I have no idea what it said because I was thinking about all the things I have to do later or am daydreaming about something. I make myself go back and read the text again so I can remember it, but also to punish myself for slacking! I really only have the problem when I am reading a textbook that I find to be dull, but that is the information I need to know the most.
ReplyDeleteI know, sometimes it feels like punishment! Haha. But I also put myself in the students' seats and think if I was challenged by me, the teacher, I would want to make sure I knew what was going on in the reading.
DeleteI agree that say something and think aloud would be very beneficial when learning new concepts in math and problem solving. Sometimes it is better to have another brain to bounce ideas off of.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. I also feel these strategies play well into building the community classroom and build upon collaborative work strategies.
DeleteLoved that you shared a personal connection, that it is not easy. I think this is what students need to know.
ReplyDeleteI also agree, that is why I read aloud to my dogs. If they don't hear me reading they bark. When my mind wonders I re-read the text, even if I did not get it the first time. I firmly believe in re-reading.
ReplyDeleteRe-reading is definitely going to be important in math. After learning about the Cornell Notes, maybe using that while I read and he 10-24-7 method of reviewing would help me remember what I read more. Too bad I'm too tired or rushing to actually slow down and take notes...
ReplyDelete-Darrien