My students enjoy our shared reading time. We gather around on the carpet and I choose a story or they vote on a book they would like for me to read. Sometimes I read a book off getepic.com and they really enjoy seeing the pages on the Promethean board. They enjoy chiming in and the relaxed environment. The article mentions how shared reading takes aways the fears and pressure of failure. I find this to be true because in my class our shared reading time has helped build their confidence as readers. Everyone is participating and wants a a chance to show what they know. Even when they don't know they are still willing to answer out because they know they have the help and support of one another. Like the articles states shared reading is a bonding experience and they've learned that we are a team.
In the article, it says that share reading is a purposeful teaching and discussing activity and I couldn't agree more.They are normally so engaged in the story that they don't notice the amount of learning that is taken place. I am able to teach so many reading strategies and comprehension skills.
One major take away after reading this article is that I would like to maximize my shared reading time. I plan on doing more shared reading at the beginning of the day. I would love to do morning messages and read a chapter books. Right now, I have my read aloud at the end of the day. However, knowing how important shared reading time is and the benefits of it has me reevaluating my schedule so that I can allow more time for shared reading.
Hi Shaylla,
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you are incorporating an effective shared reading time in your classroom each day. Routman's strategies for shared reading have helped me become more intentional about how I promote student engagement during shared reading. Sincerely, Dawn