The latest "philosophy" for teaching reading in my school is that we may only use "short" pieces of text or very short novels in our classrooms for upper elementary students,(3rd and 4th graders) regardless of their reading level based on DRA 2 scores. Last year I held a before school reading "club" so that I could have the opportunity to read and appreciate, through discussion, lengthier and more meaningful text with my level 40 and above readers. Are any of you dealing with this latest "fad" in your districts? Do any of you have any research that would support the use of shorter or longer text with upper elementary readers? I have only found one reference that supported the use of longer text with upper elementary students to build stamina (Practice with Purpose Debbie Diller). If you are aware of any current research on this topic, please share. Thanks. Leslie _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.
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