Can You Read This?

Can you read this? : 

Can you read this? A guide for parents on how reading is taught

Welcome! : 

Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to view this presentation. Here at Where I Work Elementary we want your child to be an active learner, which means your child is involved in his or her learning. Reading is such an incredible milestone for every child, and in the classroom teachers use certain research based instructional strategies. During this presentation I will define and describe the three theoretical frameworks of reading and how you can support your child with reading at home.

The Three Theoretical Frameworks of Reading : 

The Three Theoretical Frameworks of Reading First of all, what is a theory? “A theory is a set of assumptions or principles designed to explain phenomena. Theories that are based on good research and practical observations can be helpful when teachers are planning reading instruction. No one theory can account for all aspects of the complex process called reading” (Roe, Smith, & Burns, 2005). The Three Theoretical Frameworks of Reading Linguistic - provides systems for reading and developing strategies for reading print. Sociological – provides readers the opportunity to practice strategies in a social setting and apply their learning. Psychological – provides readers the opportunity to use prior knowledge and experiences to reflect on material and develop a better understanding of text.

The Linguistic Framework : 

The Linguistic Framework Linguistics, or the scientific study of natural language, focuses on the child making connections between the print letters and the sounds those letters make when put together. Some prominent names in this field whose research has shaped educational views are Bloomfield, Morris, Flesch, Chomsky and Catell. Oral language Oral language is the spoken element of literacy and is a natural process for children by being active members of their environment. Decoding Decoding is the process of breaking down the sounds of letters or patterns to find the meaning of the word. Whole word instruction Whole word instruction is the ability to match spoken words to printed words. What is It & Who is Behind It? Components

What the Linguistic Framework Looks Like in the Classroom : 

Show & Tell What the Linguistic Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

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Phonics Instruction What the Linguistic Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

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Word Walls What the Linguistic Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

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Buddy Read What the Linguistic Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

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Read Aloud What the Linguistic Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

The Psychological Framework : 

The Psychological Framework The psychological approach to reading instruction focuses on how the reader interacts with the text, or information, while using what he or she already knows to aid comprehension. Some prominent names in this field whose research has shaped educational views are Vygotsky, Bruner, James, Piaget, Flavell, Davey, and Wade. Gradual Release of Responsibility/Scaffolding The gradual release of responsibility starts with the teacher taking the lead. With guided and collaborative instruction, or scaffolding, the student gains more responsibility until little guidance from the teacher is needed to complete the task given. Metacognition Metacognition refers to a person’s ability to think about their thinking. It allows students to self-monitor and guide their own learning. Think Alouds Think alouds are the verbalization of thoughts when reading to demonstrate which strategies, if any, the student is using to understand the text. What is It & Who is Behind It? Components

What the Psychological Framework Looks Like in the Classroom : 

Guided Practice What the Psychological Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

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Independent Practice What the Psychological Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

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Reflecting on learning What the Psychological Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

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Being accountable for learning What the Psychological Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

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Before, During and After Reading Activities What the Psychological Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

The Sociological Framework : 

The Sociological Framework The sociological approach to reading instruction focuses on providing opportunities for students to practice strategies in a social setting and apply their learning in authentic situations. Some prominent names in this field whose research has shaped educational views are Kant, Bartlett, Piaget, Rosenblatt, Goodman, Pearson, and Routman. Schema theory The schema theory explains how a person processes, organizes, and stores information. Each individual’s schema is unique and dependent on that individual’s experiences and cognitive processes. Reader response The reader response theory focuses on the student’s relationship with the text to provide meaning. Cueing systems The cueing system is a self-monitoring system that aids the reader in comprehension. It is comprised of the following three systems: (a) Semantics – “Does it make sense?” (b) Syntactics – “Does it sound right?” (c) Graphophonics – “Does it look right?” What is It & Who is Behind It? Components

What the Sociological Framework Looks Like in the Classroom : 

Brainstorming Webs What the Sociological Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

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KWL Charts What the Sociological Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

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Reader Response Journals What the Sociological Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

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Readers’ Theatre What the Sociological Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

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Literature Circles What the Sociological Framework Looks Like in the Classroom

How You Can Help at Home : 

How You Can Help at Home First of all, thank you so much for being involved in your child’s education! I’ve included some activities provided by the U.S. Department of Education website that you can do with your child at home to promote reading. Help your child to see that reading is important.  Suggest reading as a free-time activity. Make sure your child has time each day to read. Set a good example by reading newspapers, magazines, and books. Read to and with your child every day. It is very important to read out loud to your child. Help your child to read with you and talk with your child about the story. Set up a reading area in your home. The reading area does not need to be elaborate. Something as simple as a floor pillow and a reading light in a corner of the room can be enough to motivate a child to read. Ask your child questions.  Talking about their experiences makes children think about them. Giving detailed descriptions and telling complete stories also helps children learn about how stories are written and what the stories they read mean.

Helping at Home (cont.) : 

Helping at Home (cont.) Give your child encouraging, specific feedback. Some suggestions include the following: I like the way you tried to help yourself. Good for you! I saw you checking the word with the picture to see if you were right. When you had trouble I noticed you tried several words that start with an “r” to figure out which word would make sense. That’s what good readers do! I love the way you read this sentence with feeling!

Helping at Home (cont.) : 

Helping at Home (cont.) Point out reading strategies used successfully or suggest strategies when your child is having difficulties. Some reading strategies and comments are as follows: Set a purpose for reading – “Let’s read to _____________ (practice/find out about …/have fun together).” Ask yourself questions – “I wonder what will happen next?” Tapping prior knowledge – “What do you already know about ducks?” Generalizing knowledge – “Ducks fly south in the winter so I think (the character) will fly south.” Self-monitor – “What did he mean by that? I don’t think I understood that last sentence. Let’s read it again.”

More Terrific Resources : 

More Terrific Resources Follow the links for more information about how you can help your child become a successful reader. Learn how children become readers and writers and how you can help them develop by talking, reading, and writing together every day. http://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/ Find out four characteristics of successful readers with a great article by Jane McGivern Levine. http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/departments/elementary/?article=successfulreader

Thank You! : 

I appreciate your dedication to your child’s education. If I can be of any further assistance, please contact me at the Where I Work Elementary Library Media Center!   “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller Thank You!

Resources : 

Resources Read*Write*Now!: Simple Things You Can Do. (1997, December) retrieved July 18th, 2009 from www.ed.gov/pubs/SimpleThings/family.html. Roe, B., Smith, S. & Burns, P. (2005). Teaching Reading In Today's Elementary Schools. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Developed by Colleen M. Scarpella (July 2009).