3321 TR knowing what you read

Hello this is Karen I hope everyone has had a great weekend. I know that this blog is due on Tuesday. Tuesday is My husband's birthday, and mine is Thursday so I decided to go ahead and do it now. I was able to borrow the book from one of my classmates.I just finished reading chapter 3. The chapter was about reading and actually understanding what you read. I know often times I read and if the material is not particularly interesting to me, I often don't remember the material.The book was talking about how a student can be an excellent reader and still not understand what you are reading.I'm kind of experiencing this currently with my twins. The boy is a very slow reader but he understands what he reads, for the most part. His twin sister can read so beautifully she could be a successful prose reader but until just recently if I asked her what the material was about. We are working on getting better. I know my son has a vision problem and that causes the lack of speed. I can read the chapter and truly relate to what is being said. In the chapter there was much emphasis on which books to pick to suit the children. I know that when I teach my students and my own children as well I'm going to use this resource. i like the parts of emphasis on vocabulary. I agree , as I think most of us will agree that if there are too many unknown words in at text interest is lost. I plan on using the tell aloud method with my resource students. I also look so forward to being able to incorporate dramatic play into as many lessons as I can. I f I had my way I would minor in Drama but this will be a great outlet for all who are involved. I noticed in the end of the chapter a book I've named in one of my past blogs "Too Many Tamales" is used as an example to help with cultures & holidays. I think this chapter is very helpful with suggestions on how to make reading and not only reading but comprehending fun and something to look forward to. I hope you all have a blessed night. See you tomorrow in class. Karen Rodriguez