Reading Inside of the Classroom

Reading is defined as
- a complex, purposeful, social, and cognitive process.
- readers simultaneously use their knowledge of spoken and written language, knowledge of the topic of the text, and their knowledge of their culture to construct meaning.
Reading is not a technical skill acquired once, but rather a developmental process throughout the reader's life.

Reading Strategies Overview

The reader needs adequate "in-the-head" knowledge to access the meaning of the text.
Processing words and comprehension involves a thinking and interactive process between the reader and the text.
Effective readers are:

Teachers need to plan teaching and learning activities for using
- Before reading
- During reading
- After reading

Explanations of mathematics content that include narrative text, mathematical expressions or equations, and representations such as tables, graphs, or other images.
Students will be asked to engage in and solve sets of mathematical problems or tasks.
Samples of student work display a range of strategies for solving particular mathematics problems, analyzing, and discussing.

Strategies/Activities:

Practice thinking critically about how readers engage with texts to include:
- application of metacognitive strategies.
- recognition of bia and high-quality sources.
- argumentation with evidence.
Critical examination of texts that help them to:
- recognize the purpose of the text and how the writer uses it.
- infer beyond literal interpretations.
- question and investigate
Assessment that helps them to focus on:
- the larger purpose and big ideas of the curriculum
- preparation for assessment that should focus on critical components of multiple perspectives and motivation.
Choice and volume of reading:
- Opportunities to read often from books of their choosing.
- Access to a vast library of books.
- Dedicated time to read every day.

Adequate and appropriate reading materials that tap students' diverse interests.
Continued support and professional development.
Honor adolescents' rich literate and cultural backgrounds to increase subject area engagement.
- Get to know your students!
Teach literacy in their discipline so students can access more specialized tests.
Recognize when students are not making meaning with the text.
- Provide appropriate, strategic assistance.
Develop student-initiated conversations regarding texts that are authentic, applicable, and relevant to real-life experiences.
Create positive environments and provide time to allow students to engage in their readings:
- Allow students to make an effort to dissect, deconstruct, and reconstruct.

Reading is communication

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