EDRG 3321 M&W 12 Independent Reading/ Ch. 14 Literature and the writing process

Chapter 12
Independent Reading

In this chapter we learned about independent reading as an approach that encourages students to select their own books for reading. Teacher guide and support using this approach by helping students make good decisions about what books to read and how to keep records of what they read, and by conferencing with students about their progress. After reading a book independently students respond in myriad ways reflecting their understanding of the book.
How is independent reading organized?
Opening activities
Daily teacher read-aloud
Mini lessons
Quiet Reading Time
Activity Time
Closing sessions







Chapter 14
Students as Authors
Literature and the writing process

In this chapter we learn that writing is a process, and we had to understand that writing is process and we all learn to write through reading. Teacher as writing models because the craft of writing is lifelong learning process.

Writing is a process.....Writing is a process......... !!!!!!!!!


The writing process is on what the students think and do as they write. Writing process had five stages.

1. Prewriting- Think, brainstorm, ideas for you story.
2. Drafting - Write you first draft, put all your ideas in a paragraph.
3. Revising- It is time to edit your story, add or delete what is good or bad.
4. Editing- Read over you story and make sure and make sure that there are no missed mistakes.
5. Publishing- You are done! can share you writing in class

Much if the written on the benefits of a process approach and how to manage and evaluate a good writer’s workshop. Children’s literature plays an important role in the writing process because good books are good writing models and excellent “instigators” for writing ideas.