Shanahan on Literacy How Can I Teach with Books that are Two Years Above Student Reading Levels?
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Oct 12, 2024 Teaching students with texts above their reading levels can enhance literacy skills dramatically. The discussion tackles misconceptions about guided reading, emphasizing the role of complex literature in education. Effective scaffolding strategies for supporting below-grade-level readers are explored, particularly in subjects like science and social studies. This approach not only promotes fluency but also helps engage students with challenging content. It's all about empowering learners to rise to new literary heights!
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Be Upfront About Challenge
- Be upfront with students about the challenge of reading above their level.
- This motivates them and allows them to feel a sense of accomplishment.
Pre-read and Identify Difficulties
- Teachers should pre-read the text to identify potential difficulties.
- Look for complex ideas, unknown vocabulary, sentence structures, and background knowledge assumptions.
Guide, Don't Solve Everything
- Decide which textual challenges to address directly and which to guide students through.
- Let students struggle, then show them how to use context, break down words, or track cohesive links.