EDU 351 1. Repeated readings utilize repetition as the mode to enhance fluency. The students, however, get frustrated with the repeated readings strategy because they get bored reading the passage ov

EDU 351

1.  Repeated readings utilize repetition as the mode to enhance fluency. The students, however, get frustrated with the repeated readings strategy because they get bored reading the passage over and over. What would you say to the students? How would you implement repeated readings in your classroom in order to reduce the students’ frustration?

2.  An experienced classroom teacher comes to you and says, “My kids are just not interested in learning new words.” Since you just took a college reading course, what suggestions do you have? Explain to the teacher how students develop interest and motivation to want to learn new words. Suggest specific strategies to implement and your reasoning for selecting them.

3. Explain the three ways to make text connections.

4. Briefly describe the KWL strategy and how it can be used to prepare students for reading. Explain why this strategy is better for building and activating prior knowledge than other strategies.

5. Why would a teacher encourage different types of journaling for students in a classroom? Choose a type of journaling or correspondence and explain why you’d utilize this with students.

6.  How will you create a community of readers? Justify your answer and be specific in your response.