Teaching Reading: A Balanced Approach for Today's Classrooms
Pamela Farris,
Northern Illinois University Carol Fuhler,
Iowa State University Maria Walther
Reading Comprehension
Portfolio Activities
Activity 8.1: Your Philosophy
What is your philosophy of teaching reading? More specifically, how do you intend to foster reading comprehension in your classroom?
Activity 8.2: Videotape
Obtain permission from your cooperating teacher, her students, and the students' parents to videotape a literature circle discussion in your classroom. Include an annotated script of the conversation so that viewers can readily understand both what was said and why it was important.