Goodbye Round Robin Reflection 4vt2j

Goodbye Round Robin Reflection We read to comprehend by bringing our own meaning and experiences to the text in an effort to obtain understanding. Opitz and Rasinski define reading as a language, a cognitive process, and a social activity. Because readers must use intuitive cueing systems like semantics, syntactics, and graphophonics to interpret text - reading is a linguistic skill. Strategies like predicting, visualizing, questioning, making connections, and rereading among others must be used by the reader to gain comprehension - reading requires critical thinking. The situation we are in determines the type of text we choose to read and where, which ultimately tells us that we use reading to share information, learn from one another, to understand ourselves better, and to complete specific activities – reading is used for enjoyment! It is necessary to understand what reading is in order to motivate our students to read. Round Robin Reading is the practice of calling on students to read orally one after another. Oral reading has a significant impact on students, particularly in sessions that include guidance from teachers, peers, or parents by positively affecting word recognition, fluency, and comprehension for all levels. Moreover it provides an authentic context for English Language Learners to acquire our language. It also helps children reach their maximum potential by providing them with the opportunity to be a part of the classroom community by interacting with students on all levels. The problems associated with Round Robin Reading are numerous. First off, it creates a negative space by making students anxious – sweaty palms, racing hearts, trouble breathing, etc. This anxiety distracts students from the text. It also encourages students to only focus on

their section, failing to comprehend the text as a whole. Furthermore, because of the way Round Robin Reading holds students able, advanced students tend to read ahead losing their place when called on. This can lead to another form of anxiety, embarrassment. As mention before, oral reading is an excellent when working with struggling readers, especially English Language Learners. Two strategies listed within Goodbye Round Robin to assist struggling readers are Paired Reading and Recorded Texts. In Paired Reading struggling students are paired with a proficient reader, like a teacher, an older student, or even an agelevel peer. The two are expected to sit side by side and read one self-selected text together, with one pointing to the text as it is read. This one-to-one ratio is the best way to prove students with the they need to be successful. Personally, I would nickname this activity Buddy Reading to use during lit stations or even independent reading time. Next up is Recorded Texts, this activity is an awesome way to accommodate your struggling readers when you need that one-to-one ratio but just simply do not have the resources. Students can listen to commercially produced tapes or CDs while reading, or even homemade ones you’ve created yourself. The key to success with this particular suggestion is for students to listen to the oral rendition of a text while reading the same text simultaneously. Again, I would also use this strategy during lit stations or just as a free time activity. Both Paired Reading and Recorded Texts are proven to increase student comprehension, overall fluency, and word identification skills. Oral reading is important for comprehension Oral reading strategies like Think-Aloud model how self-regulated readers comprehend text using a variety of strategies to overcome hurdles that interfere with meaning while providing an authentic learning experience. All in all,

Think-Alouds provide the guidance struggling readers need to successful. Another oral reading strategy is Induced Imagery, this activity asks teachers to read a selection aloud that contains an ample amount of imagery, then share what you are mentally picturing as you read. Not only does imagery help a student better, but it also enhances a student’s ability to construct inferences and make predictions. Both of which are effective reading strategies used by self-regulated readers to fully comprehend text. The key words to when using oral reading for sharing and performance are preparation and audience. Simply because our sole purpose of these activities is to share and communicate information, which means readers need an adequate amount of time to prepare, whether that’s just collecting their thoughts or gathering their resources. Furthermore, when readers are expected to perform, you need to have an interested audience for the presentation to be run smoothly. Readers Theatre is an age old strategy that is a way for groups of students to use their reading voices to perform a story or script for an audience. The performance is done without memorizing lines or props of any sort this includes sets, costumes, etc. By excluding these students must read with meaning and expression to fully convey the story to the audience. This is one strategy I will use in the classroom, especially with plays. Yet another strategy suggest by Goodbye Round Robin is Poetry Club. In this activity, students share their appreciation for poetry by giving students the opportunity to select, practice, and read a favorite poem to interest others, ultimately motivating others to read. In summary, Goodbye Round Robin is a collection of reading strategies that schools, teachers, and parents can utilize when teaching their youngsters to read. Oral reading is an

authentic practice that relates reading to the real world, improving comprehension, and creating self-regulated readers.