Teaching+Reading


 * Teaching Reading**

Using the scaffolded approach to literacy teachers are able to develop childrens reading from total teacher control, to children reading independently (Hill 2006). There are four aspects to this strategy, as outlined below:

**Modelled reading** •The teacher reads aloud and models how to read to the children •Different genre's are used, showing different characters, settings and plots ect. •Teacher provides syntax models, and uses vocabulary children dont normally hear

**Shared reading** •Conventions of print and the reading process are explored using large books •Children can particpate, but it is led by the teacher •Problem solving techniques for grammer, large words ect. are evident

•Teacher works with small group of children (4-6) •Teacher selects book relevant to children's learning level •Certain problem solving techniques are used •Teacher and children discuss the book
 * Guided reading **

•Children read books from their independent reading level, allowing them to focus on fluency •The child reads alone, without teacher
 * Independent reading **

(Hill 2006, p73-83)

These are excellent stategies teachers can use to assist children with their reading development.Through assessment, such as reading records, teachers are able to allocate students relevent learning levels, and help them develop their reading skills using these strategies (Hill 2006).