Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Word Recognition
It is difficult for me to nail down one of the ten strategies listed in the text as the keystone to for struggling readers to advance in word recognition and reading levels. I am torn between high-frequency words, teaching common syllables, and instructional texts. I feel it is important for the students to understand these high-frequency words, as well as the common syllables, to better focus on the larger words and not struggle from the start of the text. Armed with the knowledge of one these two strategies the student code better decode the words they are struggling with. With the instructional text strategy, it is an attractive method for its ability to slow down and meet the student on their level of reading; no rush as they would surely be passed by. I noticed with all three the common theme is better independence for the reader through these strategies. That to me is the most important part; let the student run with it.
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You make a good point that understanding high frequency words and knowing common syllables are almost equally important. Great post.
ReplyDeleteI could see how focusing on those three aspects, high-frequency words, common syllables, and instructional texts could build confidence and help a reader excel. Adding those things into topics the students are interested in will also be helpful.
ReplyDeleteThe textbook offered some great strategies, however, I like the three that you have chosen and I can see how they will work well with each other. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
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