What Good Readers Do Poster
Friday, February 23, 2007
Reading Poster
Each teacher has received a copy of the What Good Readers Do poster. This podcast introduces the information on the poster.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Good readers have a purpose for reading.
Meaningful reading cannot occur without a purpose. Even though good readers may not always consciously state their reasons for reading a selection, they always have a purpose.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Good readers think about what they already know.
For good readers, background knowledge is like Velcro--it makes new information adhere.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Good readers make sure they understand what they read.
Good readers make sure they understand what they read. They expect reading to make sense.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Good readers look at pictures when possible.
Every picture tells a story--even if the “picture” is a pie graph. Good readers take advantage of what illustrations offer them.
Being a good reader is an important part of being a lifelong reader. The What Good Readers Do poster identifies nine behaviors that are common to good readers.
About this Podcast
What more info? Contact the BHS reading coaches Marcia Hill and Caroline Jamroz at x2365
