It must have been fun for him to read about his favorite topic. I am seeing a pattern in strong readers of being very good at utilizing context to indicate the meaning of words. He also obviously has the background knowledge for this type of reading (SI). EB
Good observation, Eric. Last year, in first grade, it was so interesting watching my daughter get stuck on a word and then see her eyes scan the pictures and then fill in the word. Such a teaching experience for me.
At first I wasn't sure precisely what you meant by your student heavily using context clues, but your example of him reading out loud INT--> interception was perfect and completely clarified things for me. I think so many abbreviations have become commonplace and are often used in regular conversation, especially by middle schools (ex. "lol" or "omg"). It's so nice to hear that he would read the complete words and inches and feet as he was reading to you.
I wish I had done the boat in the basement exercise with my student! I guess there's still time...
How fun and interesting to hear about the use of context clues - I remember what we've read about being able to read better if a reader has come to the text with prior knowledge.
It must have been fun for him to read about his favorite topic. I am seeing a pattern in strong readers of being very good at utilizing context to indicate the meaning of words. He also obviously has the background knowledge for this type of reading (SI).
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Good observation, Eric. Last year, in first grade, it was so interesting watching my daughter get stuck on a word and then see her eyes scan the pictures and then fill in the word. Such a teaching experience for me.
DeleteAt first I wasn't sure precisely what you meant by your student heavily using context clues, but your example of him reading out loud INT--> interception was perfect and completely clarified things for me. I think so many abbreviations have become commonplace and are often used in regular conversation, especially by middle schools (ex. "lol" or "omg"). It's so nice to hear that he would read the complete words and inches and feet as he was reading to you.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had done the boat in the basement exercise with my student! I guess there's still time...
Good point about abbreviations used in texting and other social medias.
DeleteHow fun and interesting to hear about the use of context clues - I remember what we've read about being able to read better if a reader has come to the text with prior knowledge.
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