Teachers have a variety of interesting books and texts around the classroom so that students have a lot of opportunities to read. This can include free reading time. For this the teacher should have a comfortable and spacious reading area that enables and invites students to see reading as something fun and pleasurable. Additionally, reading should be incorporated throughout the day, not just during actual “reading time”. For instance, teachers can have students read instructions for activities, rules for the classroom, the date, and what they will be learning that day. Posters of the alphabet and sight or vocabulary words can also promote reading fluency.
Vocabulary words are selected based on context. Within each
subject the teacher will see which words will be difficult for the students but
beneficial for them to learn. These can be commonly used words that they will
come across in everyday life, or words that they will need to learn so as to
know concepts such as in math or science.
The teacher does not have a set amount of time for word
study. This is because some students need more time and some are more skilled
and knowledgeable in this area. In general, when a new word is introduced, the
teacher gives time for the students to first figure out how to pronounce the
words and then use context clues to figure out the meaning. For students that
need extra time, the teacher provides additional aid and support.
First the teacher has them sound out the word. Then she has
them look at prefixes and suffixes to see the tense and what it might mean.
Then they should see the rest of the text and based on the context, make and
educated guess as to what the word may mean.
Students can receive additional aid when needed. They can
have one on one assistance or technological aids. Additionally, there are
multiple entry points incorporated into the lessons such as songs, activities,
motions, and games.
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