Readers' Theatre is what stood out to me the most in our reading for today. Part of literacy is the ability to demonstrate fluency and expressive reading. Readers' Theatre is a great way to encourage both. It gets children excited to read and gives them the feeling that they have something to show for their ability to read. Readers' Theatre gets the kids active in the classroom rather than just sitting at a desk. It provides the children with a way of expressing themselves and gives them pride in what they have learned. While I do not remember specifically calling it Readers' Theatre in elementary school, I do remember participating in a similar activity. My teacher would read us a book at the beginning of the week that had to do with a specific content area. Throughout the week we would do different activities with the book and at the end of the week we would be given parts to act out the book. We practiced and then performed the book in front of other classes. This activity had a big impact on me. It got me excited about reading, improved my reading fluency, and taught me how to be expressive while reading.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Readers' Theatre
Readers' Theatre is what stood out to me the most in our reading for today. Part of literacy is the ability to demonstrate fluency and expressive reading. Readers' Theatre is a great way to encourage both. It gets children excited to read and gives them the feeling that they have something to show for their ability to read. Readers' Theatre gets the kids active in the classroom rather than just sitting at a desk. It provides the children with a way of expressing themselves and gives them pride in what they have learned. While I do not remember specifically calling it Readers' Theatre in elementary school, I do remember participating in a similar activity. My teacher would read us a book at the beginning of the week that had to do with a specific content area. Throughout the week we would do different activities with the book and at the end of the week we would be given parts to act out the book. We practiced and then performed the book in front of other classes. This activity had a big impact on me. It got me excited about reading, improved my reading fluency, and taught me how to be expressive while reading.
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Reader's Theatre stuck out to me as well, I loved that it not only taught students to be expressive and get excited about reading it also took a lot of the pressure of reading out loud off. Unlike popcorn reading or round robin you are more prepared for this I feel.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Reader's Theatre because younger students would love to play and act as different characters. None of the students would also have to be afraid to be embarrassed by their reading abilities by reading aloud. Most of the time, I feel like reading aloud can hinder them in some way and make them afraid of reading. Acting out the characters however seems like a wonderful and effective alternative.
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