Explain how a student's personal learning could be extended by using the Four Resources (4R) model of literacy as applied to Leon's story, but within one selected approach.
As applied to Leon’s story, a student’s personal learning could be extended by using the reader response approach. This approach stood out to me as, it is the only approach that focuses on “inserting the reader into the text” (Botelho & Rudman, 2009, pg. 28).
Code breaker
“Code breaking is learned as children engage with text analysis. Code breaking includes alphabetic and letter-sound knowledge” (Botelho & Rudman, 2009, pg. 28). Leon’s Story is written mostly in English, however the use of “Black English” is also used throughout the text. “Leon uses the double negative construction of vernacular Black English. For some readers, that might be jarring and confusing” (Botelho & Rudman, 2009, pg. 26). A student could extend their personal learning by identifying unfamiliar words and decoding them while recording the words in a journal. Students could also be encouraged to make a personal connection with the word, have they seen or heard the word before? What other word would you use to describe what Leon is saying in the text?
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45). In order to ensure that students interact with the text, students should be encouraged to answer questions in which they have to apply their own personal experiences and views. Questions can include; what comes to your mind after reading chapter 4? How would you describe Leon’s character and who does he remind you of? What would be your emotions in this situation? Students should be encouraged to share their questions and responses with the class. Allow students to construct and answer questions of their
As applied to Leon’s story, a student’s personal learning could be extended by using the reader response approach. This approach stood out to me as, it is the only approach that focuses on “inserting the reader into the text” (Botelho & Rudman, 2009, pg. 28).
Code breaker
“Code breaking is learned as children engage with text analysis. Code breaking includes alphabetic and letter-sound knowledge” (Botelho & Rudman, 2009, pg. 28). Leon’s Story is written mostly in English, however the use of “Black English” is also used throughout the text. “Leon uses the double negative construction of vernacular Black English. For some readers, that might be jarring and confusing” (Botelho & Rudman, 2009, pg. 26). A student could extend their personal learning by identifying unfamiliar words and decoding them while recording the words in a journal. Students could also be encouraged to make a personal connection with the word, have they seen or heard the word before? What other word would you use to describe what Leon is saying in the text?
Text participant - use knowledge/experiences to interact …show more content…
45). In order to ensure that students interact with the text, students should be encouraged to answer questions in which they have to apply their own personal experiences and views. Questions can include; what comes to your mind after reading chapter 4? How would you describe Leon’s character and who does he remind you of? What would be your emotions in this situation? Students should be encouraged to share their questions and responses with the class. Allow students to construct and answer questions of their