Extrinsic Factors for Reading AchievementLesson 2

Reading Materials

Are important consideration for developing the love for reading.

It should be remembered that good book provide opportunities for children to feel the excitement of discovery and performance in school.

Reading materials

Pleasure &

enjoyment

Information

Illustration /

Pictures

Flexibility to suit

the needs of

readers

Allow children to

digest

information

Be designed

according to the

needs & interest

of children

Reading Materials

Are considered instructional and learning materials, they should allow children to interact with words, language, images, and ideas in ways that develop their abilities in reading.

Because they Are good resource for learning, they should be selected appropriately.

Clear connection with well-established educational goals and objectives

Relevance to the children’s needs and interests

Validity and originality of thoughts

Artistic excellence

Selecting reading materials

Permanent value as source material

Entertaining presentation

Accuracy and objectivity

Competence and purpose of the author

Selecting reading materials

Relation to other materials and existing areas of coverage in order to maintain a well-balanced collection

Technical quality

Edition or publication

Selecting reading materials

is a critical reading stage in which children use decodable text. It means that children during this stage are capable only of simple words

and text. Example of decodable words are: f/a/n b/a/n c/a/n m/a/n

is a combination of guided reading and independent reading. Guided reading is the stage in which children learn how to read

multisyllabic words, expand vocabulary and develop comprehension skills.

• is the stage in which children develop independent silent reading. Children make comprehension easy and develop certain level fluency in reading.

• is the stage where children are provided with guided reading so that they develop the necessary skills for intermediate and advance reading potentials.

Beginning reading level

Intermediate reading level

Advance reading level

Remediation reading level

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To determine if the book is appropriate for children, the following guidelines are considered:

Reading situation

Guided Reading

is a technique used for developing new skills. It is particularly useful during the beginning

reading and remediation levels.

is used for practice in developing proficiency

and fluency in reading.

Independent silent reading

To determine if the book is appropriate for children, the following guidelines are considered:

The Teacher as X Factor

Are models of all positive attitudes and behavior pattern

Love for reading.

Passion for teaching.

Positive expectations of their students.

Constant monitoring of student’s progress.

Introspection & reflection

about teaching.

Rapport in teaching

Life outside of the classroom

Enthusiasm & dynamism

Efficacy for students

Demonstration of an ability to transform & extend

knowledge

The Teacher as X Factor

Are models of all positive attitudes and behavior pattern

Development of general pedagogical knowledge

Clear goals prior to instruction

Valid and appropriate assessment strategies

High-quality feedback for students

Respect for their students

Interest in their personal & professional growth as

teacher

Independence, synergy, collegiality & scholarship

An effective teacher

Loves to teach reading

Demonstrates a caring attitude

Relates well with students

Is welling to think

outside the box

Is an excellent

communicator of ideas

Strives to be better.

Challenges students to

think

Uses variety of media in

teaching

Has a repertoire of pedagogical approaches