assignment #5

TA- In kindergarten we obviously don't use all the items on the checklist, but we begin using some of the strategies. When reading to the class I stop periodically to ask questions. If the students can not answer the question, I may reread a section or page. I also read on to try to clear up any confusion or comprehension problems. If the students don't know a vocabulary word we try to think of a word that we can substitute and see if the substituted word makes sense. I also read some stories without pictures to have the students learn to make pictures in their minds, or draw pictures to go with the story. We reread a story many times during the week. I want the students to learn to read for pleasure as well as to gain information. I also want them to practice these strategies so that they are automatic. This way as they begin reading on their own, they will be practicing these strategies without thinking about it, and the teacher in the next grade will be able to build on what they already know.