Week 11 Assignment #1
Three things I learned from the article “ Trade Books in the Content Classroom” is that most textbooks are geared to a specific style of writing. The books do not target struggling or advanced readers in their content style. It is important to have supporting resources to help students build content knowledge on their reading level to use with the textbooks in class. Additionally, I learned the concept teaching with “Twin Texts’. It is useful to supplement student's fiction reading with nonfiction text for extra support. I learned that students are used to reading many fiction pieces from beginning to end. Students need to learn how to read different types of reading. Informational textbooks are a great resource for students to learn how to read with a purpose. Students learn how to read text captions. Pull information from a certain chapter because there is no specific story line. Informational text pairing with fiction books is a great supplement for students to learn outside the literature fiction text. Lastly, I learned that trading non-fiction books in the classroom can provide students with authentic reading experiences that they can connect with their lives to expand their knowledge of the subject.
Two things I will like to bring to the classroom is for students to trade books on their reading level in class and "Twin Text" sharing. I think it is important for students to have nonfiction supplements to the material they are reading in literature. Additionally, I think it’s important for students to shop for their books. Students will be more invested in the reading if they choose their own material.
One thing I will like to know is how often do students trade books. I am curious on how students hold students accountable for reading the book of their choice. Do the students write a report or take a mini quiz to show their comprehension?
I want to share with you this interesting article about "textbooks vs. trade books." (https://readingoptions.wikispaces.com/file/view/Trade+Books+in+the+Content+Classroom.pdf). It really depends on the teacher's curriculum design and how s/he can meet the academic learning goals. According to research, a print-rich classroom filled with trade books offers unique and specific access to these essential components of reading instruction. Students who read daily, both in and out of school, have higher reading scores than students who read less often.
ReplyDeleteThe more students read, the better their vocabulary, their ability
to read, and their knowledge of the world. Giving students the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of reading materials in their favorite genres and topics develops the “wonder and joy of reading that can only be derived from reading”