Creating Readers

Creating Readers

1. Cultivate Curiosity

   • Curiosity matters when it comes to reading. It's not something that needs to be taught, but more of what children are already born with. Our job is to be sure that the curiosity doesn't fade, but continues to grow.
   • Curiosity drives learning because it causes children to want to ask lots of questions
     • Their are apps out that encourage curiosity, asking questions, and research.
       • Einstein once said "I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious.

2. Choice of Books

   • In order to encourage children to read there should always be a variety of different books for students to be able to choose from. That way that have lots of options.
   • Classroom libraries are so important, and should be updated over time.
     • Libraries should be built for the readers we expect.
       • Display, read aloud, and book-talk a wide range of titles. Previews are also good to introduce students to different texts.

3. Reading Makes Readers

   • Experienced readers read lots of different texts.
     • Helps children recognize flashbacks whenever they come.
       • In order to increase the volume of reading in class you have to trust the book & reader, build in time for students to read independently, and remove barriers to volume.

4. Assessing Readers

   • Self-Questions
     • Kidwatching Questions
       • Conferring Questions
   • This is important to teach students to not just read but pay attention to what they are reading also.

5. Nonfiction

   • Shows students the world could be fascinating
     • Highly navigable and provides multiple entry points
       • Brims with text features that support comprehension