What We Do When We Read

What We Do When We Read

"What We Do When We Read" is a comprehensive lesson plan aimed to boost higher-level thinking skills in middle school classrooms and nurture independent reading habits. This all-embracing educational solution, far beyond a simple lesson plan, serves as Part 1 of the "Creating Independent Readers in Your Middle School Classroom" series of materials. All cruicial components align with the Common Core Standards guaranteeing full alignment with standard expectations.

Critical Study Course

The course provides learners with an introduction to practiced reading strategies by using the poem - 'The Voice You Hear When You Read Silently', penned by Thomas Lux. Post studying how helpful this poetry piece has been, students can note down their viewpoints regarding implemented reading techniques on a Reading Strategies handout included within.

Engaging Components

• A thoughtful Reading Survey and Personal Reading History Chart encourages students to delve deeper into their history as readers. The process enlightens them about how experiences mold our choices in interpretation and moulds reading styles.
• Educators receive advice on setting up an effective classroom library with bare minimum funding — creating an ambience where books are not just present but are easily reachable even for those learners who might not visit libraries outside school.

Versatile Uses + Essential Learning Areas

The resource boasts of manifold uses suiting various teaching methods — whether you prefer whole-group exploratory conversations, small group analysis or assigning individual homework that stimulates self-contemplation and personal growth concerning literacy abilities.

Specially crafted for grades 7-9 focusing on Language Arts learning aspects such as:

1. Pre-reading activities
2. Literature studies
3. Poetry understanding
4. Practical strategies application in reading lessons

All of these are conveniently accessible! It comes as handy MS Word files totalling roughly 19 pages filled with comprehensive lesson plans actively aid educators through each facet of rolling out successful independent readers programs, simplifying your job a great deal!

Metacognition & Independent Reading Skills Nurturement!

The resource, deeply grounded in enhancing metacognition skills which are pivotal for middle-school level education presents an effectual tool for teachers determined to cultivate independent, discerning readers. Happy teaching!

1 Word with 19 ready-to-print pages

Resources include:

--Detailed lesson plans for each component

--Reading Survey

--Personal Reading History Chart

--Link to the Text of the Poem: “The Voice You Hear When You Read Silently,” by Thomas Lux

--Link to Thomas Lux reading his poem

--Sample Student Quickwrites on What They Do When They are Reading

--Seven Active Reading Strategies Poster/Handout