M&W 3321

Today in Mrs. Picketts class we learned how important it is to understand what you read. Comprehension is the main part of reading this helps you understand exactly what you are reading. I had no clue that there was such a thing as decoding words. It was interesting to read that students can read a book without any struggle then you can ask them what they read and they have no clue. I know there are times that I may do that, but didn't know that there was a word for it. I guess it is true when people tell us we learn something new every day. There other ways students may comprehend is using their prior knowledge in order to make a connection. The more schemata a student has they are more likely to comprehend and enjoy what they are reading. Teachers have a huge role in helping children to read they are to try to make them as independent as possible so they can have the skills to continue to develop when teachers are not available. My goal is to become a aesthetic reader by the end of this semester. I am trying to get into the habit of picking something up and reading it instead of turning the television on and watching reality T.V.