TEN HOT TIPS FROM THE 70TH MICHIGAN READING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE (Part 2 of 4)

An exciting 3-day event!

Reading Tip 3-Dr. Anita Archer says, "Attention is contagious, positive or negative." One way to engage the most readers is with choral reading, combined with intentional monitoring. Be sure to position yourself so you can see the entire class, even if you are targeting one or two individuals or groups. Move throughout the room, making sure that you are near each student or group at least once during choral reading. Your proximity will encourage them to focus on the task at hand.

Reading Tip 4-If you are using a strategy that calls for the statement, "Raise your hand if you know....." stop it! This strategy will cause you to "Teach the best and leave the rest." Instead, give them three answer choices and direct them to vote with their fingers 1, 2, or 3. This way, you will be able to see who is participating (and engaged). Stay tuned for Part Three, tips 5, 6, and 7!