In my experience as a K and 2nd grade teacher, and now as an Instructional Coach, I have found that comprehension is taught in the primary grade, but not as extensively as it should be. In addition, since many students lack the background knowledge they need to make sense of the texts they read, primary teachers need to work tirelessly at expanding that background knowledge. By taking advantage of read alouds to open new windows to the world, we can help expand that knowledge. Many books that we read aloud are simply fun and explore areas the students are already familiar with. Although there is certainly a time and place for those books, we have the responsibility to read texts that expand their vision and experience. In addition, from my experience in the classroom, students really love nonfiction texts and stories that go beyond the everyday experiences of these students.
Laney -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kendra Carroll Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 9:10 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Comprehension strategies and Harcourt In primary grades, it should be about 50-50. I am teaching 2nd grade for the first time after spending 3 years in first. I am seeing many students who word call on a 4th grade level but cannot comprehend near that level. Its almost like these students have spent so much time focusing on the word level that they have forgotten to take time to comprehend. I am not sure if this is developmental or that we as teachers K-1 are not spending enough time on comprehension. I would love to know the opinions of others:) Kendra North Carolina ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat 2/9/2008 5:32 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Comprehension strategies and Harcourt I also want to know how comprehension is addressed in the primary grades...or is it mostly decoding? Jennifer Maryland **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp0030000 00025 48) _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
