Module 3

Integrating science and Literacy

This really struck close t o me because every day I experience teacher who will give a student a book and have them read the text and then recall what they read. This is not teaching a child to me. I feel that this is not helping a child understand the science stand they are to learn by reading it. In science the kids always think of hands on and truly experiments different areas of the earth and why it is important that we understand. The content and vocabulary that is used in the books are way too hard for my student to understand.  With informational readings being a big push with common core standards the students are reading more and more readings that provide factual information. Integrating science and literacy is the key to getting children to understand informational writings, but I don’t feel we should take away from the students hand on experience.

Exploring Science and Social Studies

In third grade socials studies is very important to integrate. WE learn a lot of the different American Heroes and how they changed and help America become who we are today. We read a book about each character and integrate different literacy terms that we have talked about all year. We discuss main idea and other terms. We even compare and contrast with the American Heroes. I feel that in third grade integrating Socials studies is a lot easier to integrate with reading than science.

 

Encouraging Enthusiasm in Reading

In order for a child to love what they do they need to be praised and know that what they are doing is fun and so interesting. I meet teachers every day that don’t find reading interesting. They put it on the back burner and don’t get into it with the kids. Then they turn around and fuss because they don’t understand why their kids won’t sit in their desk and read when asked. I feel that as a parent, mentor, teacher or sister you set an example for the kids. They must need to get excited about reading.  I think that the teachers and parents can definitely help with that.

 

Expository Text Structure

I teach the different text structures every year and have the students read the different readings and articles and tell me what text features told them it was an informational reading. I thought it was very neat that you can use the guide words an d cues to help the children comprehend what they are reading.

 

Overall, I feel this module had a lot of important information. I feel that this helps me relate more to what I teach as a third grade teacher. I think that the smart table was really neat. I feel that I am always looking for new ways to incorporate technology. Understanding expository text is key to ha child succeed in reading and all other subject’s throughout the school.