![]() I began the signposts by teaching Contrast and Contradictions. They feel a little like detectives as they leave tracks, and make connections. They are excited to dicuss a book, or story, or poem with their classmates. I've begun teaching the sign posts to my students, and they are excited about reading again. It challenges students to dig deeper into text, and find the authenticity behind what they are reading. It justifies so many things that I believe about reading, and how to create a community of readers in your classroom. ![]() I basically devoured this book when I began reading it. These signposts, or elements that occur in most genres of good literature, help students make connection to text and think authentically about what they are reading, instead of just "finishing" a book. In the book, Beers and Probst discuss the idea of six signposts that are apparent in good literature. Probst is a perfect book for educators who want students to connect with a story, and monitor their own comprehension. Notice & Note: Strategies for Close Reading by Kylene Beers and Robert E. I teach my students that as readers they must leave tracks within their thinking. I start with an anchor chart of what that "voice in your head" is doing while you are reading and we discuss how readers who pay attention to their thinking, are more apt to learn, understand and remember what they read. ![]() One of the best ways I've found to do this is by teaching my students about the inner conversation that good readers have with themselves. Even though I teach sixth grade, I have to spend a lot of time in my reading block modeling and teaching students how to monitor their reading comprehension.
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