Concept Of Read Aloud

Classrooms are different today from those of previous generations, they have become communities of learners where students assume more responsibility for learning. As opposed to a place where the teacher is in charge the modern class room there is often a hum of students, talking about books they are reading and working together in small groups using digital as well as print text. The students are more culturally and linguistically diverse, many have English as a second language (ESL). This Critical- reflective essay will explore using the four resource model developed by Luke and Freebody, focusing on; how young children learn to read, the four roles within the resources model are Code breaker, text user, text participant and text analyst. This essay will also articulate the understanding of the three phases of reading and writing development. Phase one, experimental reading and writing. Phase two, early reading and writing and phase three, transitional reading and writing. This understanding will then be applied to an early years setting including and application of strategies for cultural differences.

Learning provision for literacy development is important for pupils for several reasons. When pupils are developing their language skills they are learning to communicate with others in a variety of ways through speaking reading and writing. The three areas of language interact with each other to promote the child’s self expression and imagination. Children need to be given opportunity’s to use and extend their language in all subject areas so they can develop higher level thinking. [ Louise burnham, Brenda Baker,2010,pg206]

In “Literacy, Discourse, and Linguistics: Introduction,” James Paul Gee introduces a new approach for thinking about Literacy. Rather than think of literacy in terms of language (grammar), Gee suggests that we think of it in terms of social practice (5). Gee claims that this approach has important and interesting consequences.

Learning to read and write as a child is an experience that all can relate to. The average child learns to read and write at the early ages of three and four. Developing literacy at an early age is crucial to academic development as well as to performance in life. Early development can be just what a child needs to stimulate their minds, which in turn is assisting in the evolution of their future. The early and latter stages of development in a child’s literacy journey are the makings for their reading and writing skills. It also plays part in their analysis of obstacles as well as their developed or problematic literacy future. A child

Introduction to reading comes through phonetic reading boxes. The reading boxes are cleverly organized, going from simple to the complex. Reading does not follow the same process of writing, which is taking our own thoughts and symbolizing. When we read, it is not our language with which we are working with, it is the author’s language. Reading is the analysis of the language followed by a synthesis. Story telling and socio-dramatic play in the environment can help the child develop an imagination that fosters a higher capability to understand what is being read to them.

Literacy plays a huge role in many people’s lives everyday, whether it is learning how to read and write for the first time or writing a five-page essay for the hundredth time. We experience literacy differently and have our very own unique stories on how it has impacted our lives and had made us who we are today. It is an essential aspect that I use in my everyday life, such as in relationships, daily interactions with others, and learning. It has become such a powerful aspect and human right in which it allows one to speak his/her mind and in some cases express their opinion to the world. My personal literacy history has shaped me into who I am today because without my experiences I would not have been able to gain the confidence and

Literacy plays a huge role in my daily life. Every single day I read and write. Whether it’s writing an email or reading a text message, class assignment, discussion board, etc. My literacy journey is unique because I have had different experiences. As a result, this is how my literacy journey has let me to be the reader that I am.

Competence and confidence in literacy, including competence in the three major areas, reading, writing, speaking and listening, are essential for progress in all areas of the curriculum. To broaden and enhance children’s literacy skills, opportunities need to be given by providing them with a wide range of different contexts in which to use and practice there skills. With reference to the aims of the Primary Framework for Literacy ‘To support and

In “What Is Literacy,” James Paul Gee examines the definition and the meaning of literacy by also observing other related terms such as discourse, learning, and acquisition. Gee opens by mentioning the following as characteristics that define discourse. Discourses are the fundamental concept, they are resistant to internal criticism, discourse is defined positions function as standpoints, each discourse values and certain viewpoints are marginalized by others, discourses is a very much integrated in the power structure of society.

In “Language Development and Learning to Read” Diane Guiness explores the scientifically proven link between literacy and children being exposed to literature at a young age. Language and grammar development are improved upon when children are exposed to books. Before they are reading to themselves, children can hear and learn new words and phrases that they may not normally be exposed to. As well as lessons in language, listening to these stories can teach fundamentals such as listening and paying attention, which will also aid them in their

Learning to read is a valuable and important skill that children acquire from a very early age. Children gain an understanding of the different sounds in our spoken language from a wide range of different experiences and social interaction with their environment. For example, singing and saying rhymes, sharing books, making and listening to music, pretend play, listening to adults and joining in conversations etc ect. as mentioned by Vygotsky (1978)

While taking this class I have been able to learn about the importance of read alouds no matter the age of the group. This read aloud was read in a whole group and was followed by a discussion with everyone. Many of the articles and lectures we talk about the importance of the book that is being read. When it comes to read alouds you have a little bit more room in what has to be read. It can be lower than a student’s level or it can be higher than the student’s level. If the book is lower than the level they can read on activities are important, it takes it another step and pushes them to think. When it comes to the book being higher than a student’s reading level, it is the teachers job to help the student understand and talk them through it. The interactive read aloud is import for kids, especially for younger students, to keep their attention throughout the read aloud. With the students getting to stop and draw, discuss, or acting out keeps the students engaged and excited to learn. Reading aloud leads to motivation, curiosity, and memory in students. Through these read alouds I have seen the motivation and the curiosity that the students have about what is being read to them and the activities they are working through.

The article title “Interactive Read Alouds: Is There a Common Set of Implementation Practices?” is a beneficial tool for teachers. The article encourage teacher to learn different ways to improve their students comprehension through the text which is being read aloud. There are 7 components of an effective interactive Read-Aloud. The following components will help make a strong impact on language and literacy for all students learning new material.

Reading is a skill often taken for granted but it is essential in order to progress in life. For a child being able to read well helps them learn new things, give ideas and enables use of imagination. National literacy trust (2015) suggests that children’s early language skills can have a major impact on a child’s development of literacy skills. Five-year olds with poor language and literacy have a higher risk of underachieving at age seven and beyond. Reading skills encourage more opportunities in life and it can affect a child’s wellbeing if they do not achieve this effectively (Finnegan,2015).

In this paper, I will try and evaluate reading and writing approaches that are used by the primary school teachers in everyday classroom. I will also try to discuss the strengths and limitations of each chosen approach to