As I began to read this document, I realized that so many
students today are not taught how to read properly. I wish I had taught how to
read rhetorically which includes pre-read, read, post read.
Reading Rhetorically means to not only focus
on what the text says but also the purpose it serves, intentions of the author,
and the effects the reading has on the audience. In today’s age I think
students are so focused on finishing the book to be done and do not take the
time to understand the importance of pre-reading. I know I am guilty of lacking
in the pre-reading department and I think I would have a better understanding
of the book by pre-reading then just jumping straight into it. I really liked
some of the bullet points that list different ways to engage students to
pre-read. I think by asking students to make connections to their personal
world and to the text is probably the most intriguing for students. This skill
will allow students to actually get excited about the reading and will
hopefully engage them in their reading.
After these steps it is so important to connect reading to writing. I
believe by doing this with students it kills two birds with one stone. I also
believe that students will grasp what their read more if they write about what
they have read. I also really liked how this article describes post reading,
which I happen to not excel in as well. I believe that students will retain the
text much more efficiently. Summarizing allows students to analyze the meaning
behind the text. Having a discussion about the text as a whole class is another
way to summarize and respond to fellow classmates thoughts. All in this entire
document was very intriguing to me as a future teacher. I know that many
students today are not being taught how to read properly. It is my goal to
absorb as much information and learn ways I can prevent students to continue bad
habits in regards to reading.
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