Feliz

I have numerous opinions about this topic.... where to begin. Well, I am split between some different options because of how I, myself, like to read literature, and knowledge of how other students must learn. I was one of those that always just wanted to read to myself, I hated reading aloud with the class because they moved at a much slower pace than I was used to. I couldn't concentrate with the mess of whose turn will it be to read next, and stopping to discuss every mundane detail drove me crazy. However, there are many students that I have found, simply from tutoring, that can't seem to pick out the main ideas unless it is done in an organized group fashion. Therefore, I think that in my classroom I will try to have an organized class discussion after a few chapters or so in the assigned book. I also think that it is important to give them time in class to read silently. I think that this is especially important at the beginning of a book, where they have not yet gotten into it enough to want to pick it up on their own time. The end of a book always flies by when you just can't wait to see what happens next. Another important concept to me is that the students all read both the assigned text, but also recieve points and perks from reading material that they choose. Some students need the extra push of a grade behind their time spent reading, but do truly enjoy reading material that they pick themselves. Reading has alot to do about one's interpretation of the literature, and I hope that in my class someday that as a class we can have some good debates and questioning about why we interpret parts of the bok the way we do, but that the students will always be respectful of eachothers opinions. I guess I'll have more ideas about this topic when the time comes closer to my teaching career.