Q: If you had to create a reading curriculum for your class, what topics would you include?
A:I believe the most important thing for students to learn when reading is comprehension. I would start by teaching them how to read words and understand what they’re reading. Then, I would move on to helping them comprehend more complex texts. In elementary school, I would focus on basic comprehension strategies like predicting and questioning. In middle school, I would help students apply these strategies to longer pieces of literature.”
Q:What would you do if you noticed a student was reading a book that was too difficult for them?
A: “I would first ask the student what they thought of the book. If they said it was too hard for them, I’d look up the book online to see its reading level. Then, I’d check our school library to see if we had any books at that same reading level. If not, I’d order some from our district or other libraries so that all students could access books at their appropriate levels.”
Q:When is the best time to start teaching reading skills?
A:“I believe that children should start learning to read as early as possible. I have found that by starting in kindergarten, students can build confidence with reading skills before they even reach first grade. In my last position, I started teaching phonics and sight words in September, which gave me plenty of time to practice new skills and review old ones. This helped students feel prepared for first grade, where they could apply what they learned in kindergarten.”
Q:What is the best way to encourage your students to read?
A:“I think it’s important to make reading fun for kids, so I always try to find books that are interesting and engaging. For example, when I was teaching third grade, we were learning about animals in our science class. One day, I brought in some nonfiction books on different types of animals. The kids loved looking at the pictures and reading about the animals they learned about in class. They also started asking me if they could bring home more books from the library.”
Q:Which reading strategies do you find most effective when teaching students?
A:“I find that using graphic organizers is one of the most effective ways to help my students understand what they read. I usually have them create their own graphic organizer as they read so they can take notes on important information and write down questions they have while reading. This helps them remember key details from the text and think critically about what they’re reading. It also gives them an opportunity to ask me any questions they might have.”
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