Pause for thoughtNow look at the chart from the perspective of the students in your classroom. Instead of your own name in the middle of the chart, think about the students you teach. While people outside school may also play a part in introducing your students to reading, as their teacher, you are the ‘Who’ in this chart. Be a reading role model to your students. Show them that you enjoy books and reading.‘What’ your students read in the classroom is your responsibility. Look for resources and activities that will inspire them to become readers. Show interest in what your students read outside the classroom as well. In this chart, the ‘Where’ refers to their school; but your students’ home, temple or mosque may also be important places in their early reading experiences. The ‘Why’ of reading will be unique to each student. Some of them will read out of curiosity, while others may read out of duty. |