Reading in class

There are several different ways to read. Independent reading is simply reading alone. The student would need to have a copy of the text to take home and read. There would also be time in the class dedicated to reading independently. One big drawback with this method of reading can come from a student who has difficulty in this particular language arts area. An even better way for reading comes from guided reading and buddy reading. Although I do not intend to use buddy reading in middle school, I can see the benefits in elementary classrooms. The children would be reading with a peer, but they need to understand that both of them get an opportunity to read. The guided reading method reminds me of literature circles. I really like this idea and had the chance to participate in one last semester. The biggest role the teacher plays would be assuring all group members participated. Reading aloud to students is a great way to start the day. I enjoy listening to Dr. Duncan read Sahara Special in our class. There is one issue with this technique though. Because I am not reading the book, I have a hard time remembering what was read in class. After all of this explanation, I believe the shared reading method may work best in the middle school classroom. I want to encourage all students to participate in some way. Yes, I would have more control over this process, but I want to maintain my students’ attention. I can read a little, and I can choose students in random to read a little out loud. This would help strengthen a student’s reading ability, but it could also evoke other peers to help each other with any difficulties. I see this as building a stronger relationship between the students.