Using Technology to Teach Reading

 

Lesson #2: During Reading Strategies

Objective:

During reading, students will monitor and re-adjust their comprehension of text.

Materials:

Text, video camcorder, tape recorder, word processor

Procedures:

* Teacher directs students to read the text (softly to themselves, to the teacher or into a tape recorder)

* While they're reading, teacher will interact with students to assist with problem solving strategies

*Teacher will note and record problem-solving attempts and successes and any strategy used on criteria spreadsheet

*Students will record any new predictions on their word processor or into the tape recorder

Evaluation:

See spreadsheet criteria: Students will reread to check understanding and/or self-correct. Students will actively use information sources.