I like that this text explicitly states what the teacher's role is in shared reading as well as what the guiding principles for selecting texts are. Shared reading does give students the opportunity to observe and practice "good" reading. I think it really fits in with the OLM model - this is our chance as teachers to do the "I do" and the "we do." Shared reading, like all aspects of balanced literacy, needs to be very purposefully planned. As teachers, we need to know exactly what we think students should take away from the text and conversation. The discussion we have along with the reading is also extremely important. Demonstrating our thinking and guiding students through their own ideas is where they get most of the value of the shared reading experience. Again, this article brought up the idea of reusing a text several times for different reasons. I am not sure that I ever reread a text last year...but I definitely will next year! I noticed in step six of the outline, the note says, "Children should think of shared reading as fun." This stuck out to me...I want children to see ALL reading as fun! Under the instructional purpose headline, it says that texts should reflect language arts standards as well as other content standards. Using texts that correlate to science and/or social studies is a great way to incorporate cross curriculum structure. I am wondering if it is important to use a text that has information that supports content that has already been taught or information with which students are at least somewhat familiar, however. I could see my students getting caught up in the science or history rather than focusing on the language or skill that I am hoping to teach.
Side question: What is a Wikki Stix?
Brenna- A wiki stick is like a string inside of a wax coating. They are flexible and will stick to paper but, are easily removed. If you have ever seen the commercial for Bendaroos, they are the same thing. My niece has some at my house I will try to remember to bring some tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteFor me, this article clarified the difference between read alouds and shared reading. Shared reading is more a time to teach reading strategies and model how a good reader sounds and thinks. I feel like it did a good job of highlighting the process of shared reading with the step by step process. I also really like the suggestions of what can be used for shared reading. I would have never thought to use menus or recipes for shared reading. I also liked the section about what to do after the shared reading. This section further clarified other areas of balanced literacy for me.
This article really enlighted me about the concept of shared reading. It is a wonderful experience to read aloud with your students and to have them see the connection of the written and spoken word. I really like the idea of using highlighter tape, Wikki Stix and word windows for teacher points. There were also lots great ideas for shared reading like using big books, poems, recipes, maps, and songs.
ReplyDeleteI hope to see a video of shared reading to get a better idea of how shared reading is done.
Another cool use for wikki stix!!
ReplyDeleteThis article did for me the same as it did for Felicia: clarified the difference between read aloud and shared reading. I hope we can see a video of shared reading modeled, as I know that would help me understand it even better. It was good to have examples of how the same story could be used with readers at different levels, and to be reminded that many areas of balanced literacy can and should overflow into other content areas.
Ditto! I also liked the suggestion that Interactive writing and editing done by the students can be used as shared reading. This is another great way for students to see their writing as valuable.
ReplyDeleteFantastic article! This article gave the best explanation of shared reading that I have ever read. It completely explained how shared reading takes place. Shared reading is a huge part of Balanced Literacy. I can't imagine my kindergarten day without shared reading!
ReplyDeleteI like the way that this article took the book The Clock That Couldn't Tell Time and went through each step in the shared reading process. Side note: Wikki Stix are great for Guided Reading as well...anytime you want to (or have a student) highlight text.
This article clearly shows the value, procedures and outcome of shared reading. This article is a great resources when structuring how shared reading is utilized in the classroom. Excellent article.
ReplyDeleteYes, a great way to use wikki stixs! This article gives a detailed explanation of shared reading including the step by step process to use in the classroom. I enjoyed the book The Clock That Couldn't Tell Time! It helped me to read/see such a great example of shared reading in action and that it can be beneficial to readers at different levels . I am glad students are able to truly take time to develop as readers and writers through these strategies.
ReplyDeleteI like what the authors say at the beginning of the article...how Shared Reading fits in with the other parts of Balanced Literacy..."When we are reading aloud, we are reading to children. In shared reading, we are reading with children. And, of course, our end goal is reading by children as they become independent readers." This article is very practical - step by step. It gives a great overview of Shared Reading and good suggestions for implementing/planning for Shared Reading in a real classroom. Shared Reading is what we used to call Guided Reading...reading lessons with the whole class where everyone had access to the text (own copy of book/story or could see a big book or overhead). I can't help but to be curious about the other pages mentioned in the article...Literacy Skills Checklist p.131, Possible Teaching Points p. 139, and Examples of Balanced Literacy Frameworks, p. 150.
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