Monday, March 7, 2011
WEEK 5: Reading & Writing Connection
This was a very interesting video clip to watch. Christopher Myers messages sends a wonderful message to kids. I never knew of this author before, but I am definitely planning to incorporate his books into my future classrooms. Having self confidence is the single most important trait that a student needs to have to achieve in the classroom, and this author validates to students that even though they may all be different in their own way, it is important to realize it is all about who they are and that they are all COOL!!! I also liked the way Christopher Myers approached the students on reading. He actually asked their opinion on it. Great strategy; it keeps the students feeling that their opinion does count!
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Self confidence is a major contributer to reading success. The students feeling like their opinion matters and that they are being heard gives them a sense that they are worthy of success as well.
ReplyDeleteI agree Vanessa,
ReplyDeleteSelf confidence is a major contributor to reading success. The sutdent really needs to feel comfortable with him/herself when reading!
I thought it was a really good video clip to tie into your ELL writing project, and to increase students' awareness of diversity. It will be a good idea to encourage students to explore the idea of what makes us different and "it is ok to be different." :-)
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