Module 1 Summary

Reading Strategies for Struggling Readers Video: 

I found this video to be very powerful. Typically, parents want to help their children, however, they are not sure the steps they need to take. I found these strategies to be very helpful, and I plan to utilize them more within my classroom. I am proud to say I will share this link with my parents within my classroom. I feel as if they will respond very positively. 

Trip to Hawaii:

The trip to Hawaii was very interesting. It provided a new way to display information, and really allowed me to make connections to struggling readers. I found many new ideas and ways to incorporate the use of graphic organizers in my own classroom. Our trip to Hawaii explained how to use the graphic organizers, and it also showed examples of how to properly use them in the classroom. I believe that scaffolding through the use of organizers really prepares students to utilize them on their own and allows them to better prepare for more complex learning tools. Graphic organizers guide instruction with narrative and expository reading.

Expository Text Features: 

Expository text feature PowerPoint was very interesting and I think it does a great job preparing students to become familiar with non-fiction text features. We have non-fiction text features scavenger hunts in my classroom, and this PowerPoint inspired me to incorporate new things in my teaching to help prepare my students. I really enjoyed how this was linked to graphic organizers. Providing students will powerful tools instill success in all learners.

Lewis and Clark Expedition: 

This reading really allowed me to see content integration. I love that these tools can be utilized through all content areas. This reading helped me to gain a positive understanding of the learning process and tools to intensive the learning process. Key words and text structures aid to student learning. I found this to be very powerful while reading. I know that graphic organizers paired with expository and narrative reading will guide my students learning and success.