KQWL

What I know I can do:
I know I can read a difficult text and comprehend a significant amount of it. (01-30-2012)
I know I can take encode a difficult text and internalize the concept(s)/plot in order to
later engage in intelligent conversation. (02-14-2012)
I know I can integrate reading strategies into lessons to help the students make sense of the texts they are reading. (05-01-2012)

What I want to know or Learn to do:
I want to be able to find purpose for reading a text that I am not personally interested in
to help engage my 'conversation voice' as described in Chapter 5 of Tovani's "Do I
Really Have to Teach Reading?" (01-30-2012)
As a result of preparing our peer-led 'Intro to Race and Ethnicity', I want work better
with others and consider opinions/contributions that conflict with my own. This will
value my daily life and in reflections from readings. (02-06-2012)
I want to strengthen my classroom management skills. (05-01-2012)

What I have Learned or Become Aware of:
Though I am a slower reader than many of my peers, speed is not the underlying factor that
determines ones ability to read well. I see the advantages of reading at a slower pace
and how it enhances my comprehension. (01-30-2012)
I have learned that text based inferences and world based inferences guide our internal
text. (02-06-2012)
I know now that I am responsible to propel students ability to read within my content area.
(02-06-2012)
There are hundreds of different reading strategies which could be integrated into any lessons with some form of text. It is important however to use the right strategy to emphasize the objectives of the lesson.

Questions or Ideas I now have; Actions I'm taking:
When I was in high school and even my beginning years of college, I did everything within
my realm to avoid reading. How can I stimulate the interest of students like myself
before giving an assignment? (02-02-2012)
Recently I started reading a long book to an 11 year old girl with whom I work. I read the
first chapter to her and put the book down. She picked it up and continued reading. She
is not a strong reader, but it certainly helped her to have me start the book to engage
her into the story. (02-14-2012)
Though I will probably be teaching secondary courses, I would like to learn how to teach a non-reader the basic fundamentals of reading. (05-01-2012)