I agree that good readers regularly make meaning, comprehend, and read a variety of texts across the curriculum and with that they experience the enjoyment of reading. Good readers also use a variety of strategies and have a wide range of vocabulary and word understanding. I strive to include all of these components in my daily teaching practice.
I am unfamiliar with reading communities and am looking forward to learning more about it.
To build self-efficacy in my classroom I will make use of the National Library and get a selection of texts that include non-fiction and poetry mainly focusing on our class topic. I will also use a ‘topic board’ to help students have choice in what they read.
Highlighting areas to practice and strengthen my teaching strategies was very insightful and I am sure that by the end of the RPI sessions I will feel empowered in most areas.
