Integration Corner: Reading/ Language Arts Corner

Spencer and Hayley,

I chose to look at the Reading/ Language Arts Corner since there wasn't a specific English Corner. One aspect that I thought was pretty neat was the discussion on reading aloud in the classroom. A few people i nthe article commented on reading aloud in their own classrooms, one who teaches at the graduate level! Reading aloud helps students to focus and get settled before the lesson begins. In an elementary classroom, reading aloud helps give a visual thatwill later assist students as they learn to read on their own.

I will integrate this into my future classroom as an Engilsh Secondary Education instructor. I will make an effory to read aloud to my students at least a few times a week. If we are working on a book in class, I might choose to read portions of it to them. As we read, I will stop to ask thoughtful questions to keep the students engaged and thinking about the work. If we are not currently working on a book, I will choose either interesting and applicable articles, or a novel that will possibly intrigue the students.

Liz