Supporting+Struggling+Readers+Module

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 * 1) Brainstorm a response to this questions. Jot down your ideas in your GoogleDocs journal.
 * "How would you describe the process of reading?"
 * "What are characteristics of good readers?"
 * "What are the of struggling readers?"
 * 1) Think about a student you've worked with who appears to struggle with reading.
 * Write a one-paragraph introduction to the student: What do you know about him/her? What are her strengths and interests? What types of learning tasks does he/she seem to engage best with? What evidence suggests to you that this student struggles with reading? What have you and/or your CT tried to support this student?
 * 1) Read "Part 1" of this website with your focus student in mind. http://www.sedl.org/pubs/reading16/5.html
 * 1) As you are reading, pay attention to information that helps you better understand and help your focal student.
 * 2) Based on your reading, identify the following in your journal:
 * Three new professional conceptual understandings that help you better serve this student
 * Three specific strategies you would like to try with this student. (Briefly describe each strategy and your rationale for choosing it.)

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 * Bonus video - Watch this as an important reminder!**