This week, the teacher interns and I have focused on reading, mainly how to engage students, draw them into conversations, and stimulate their thinking. All the fun aspects of teaching literacy! Right? Except for that student who does not read on grade level. As a teacher of English 11, I have to ask, "How does a student arrive in Cafe Gillmore and not read on grade level (or at least secondary level)? AND...how do I teach reading?!"
In Arkansas, all third graders are to be reading on grade level 2020, with the hopes of increasing graduation rates, for not to read on grade level by third grade more likely means these students will not finish high school. Quite the challenge. Especially when one considers...
To be continued...
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