Reading

chapter one, Critical Reading, from the book The Bedford Read, published by Bedford/St. Martin’s, the authors illustrate that critical reading “involves looking beneath the surface of the work” and “understanding the creator’s intentions” (9). The authors suggest that it is best to write while reading by underlining ideas, writing questions, and feelings. One should develop the understanding of the text by summarizing and thinking critically. A simple check list in critical reading can help…

The Future of Reading: The Handheld Book versus Digital Books In “Lost Books and a History of Reading Them” Stephanie Foote discusses her childhood experience growing up in a “dilapidated but much-loved house out in the middle of no where”(33). This was back before most people have Internet, cell phones, and cable TV, so books were the Foote Family’s entertainment. Foote remembers believing that her family had only a small collection of books that she had been constantly outgrowing, but as an…

Shevaun was administered the MASI-R Oral Reading Fluency Measure test to check his oral reading fluency level. The results can be used to extend the academic rigor of instructional strategies or to adjust prior instruction to meet Shevaun’s need. The test consists of three student passages and three teacher passages for the teacher to score. All three readings were administered on the same day, and the median score was calculated. He was given one minute to complete each passage. I read the…

experience when reading, writing, or activities that involved them? Or what frustrated you about reading and writing? My experience with reading and writing start with my teacher from elementary all the way up to my teachers in high School, Ripley, Tennessee school district, and University of Memphis. My teachers during school remind me about the things I must do for class more than my college professors. In Ripley, Tennessee their district held up high standard on students with reading and…

My earliest memories of reading and writing would have to be before I started Pre-K. Then in first grade I can remember going through the alphabet sounding out each letter. Also in first grade I can remember we had what was called a reading section we did every Friday. I know I have read before that, but that is the earliest memory because it has stuck with me. Before I started kindergarden my mother bought me a chalk board. Every nigt before we would go to bed, she would make me write my full…

thing fixated on my mind was reading a new book and being totally captivated by the plot. Since then, I read less and less, sometimes going months without finishing a book. I feel sad that I spend less and less days staying up to midnight just to read one ... more … page. At this point in my busy life, the only reading I can complete is the books assigned in english class. Time and time again, this outlet has been a way for me to experience the satisfaction of reading that I normally would not…

“Rhetorical Reading Strategies and the Construction of Meaning” from Haas & Flowers wants us to understand the true meaning of reading and writing, how we need to see reading as a “constructive rather than a receptive process” (Haas & Flower 167). Targeting students and teachers as well, Haas and Flower managed to develop an article that explains and shows us some misconception of our daily writing life that should be known by everybody. They make questions towards students asking if they really…

children vary because of the different stages of cognitive development each child possesses. One of the difficulties that children face is reading comprehension. As reading is the foundation for all learning it is vital that comprehension is mastered. According to the research findings by “National Reading Panel” in 2000, which concluded that the “five pillars” of reading are core. They are phonemic awareness; vocabulary, phonics, fluency and comprehension are crucial for all learning. What is…

Chapter 4, Reading: How Muscle Reading Works pp.136-141 While the concepts and ideas that are presented in this article may be helpful to some, to me, it is rather late to completely adjust my techniques in reading. The process of muscle reading can generate decent results, but following every step will only become a burden. Instead, I prefer to do steps out of order, and void specific steps out if necessary. The part that resonated with me specifically is the highlighting technique. It states…

Group Reading Inventory & Anticipation Guide Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for ESL 603 – ESL Methods By Alicia Johnson 4-19-2015 Group Reading Inventory Directions for Students: Read the passage Burger Battles and answer the following questions: Word Meanings: Briefly define or explain the meaning of the following words used in the passage Burger Battles: (1) calories, (2) obesity, (3) diabetes, (4) advertising, (5) healthy, (6) sodium…