Ten Ways to Read a Poem Out Loud

1.    Introduce the Poem
Leader reads aloud without displaying the poem.
Leader reads as participants follow along with their eyes.

2.    Echo Reading
Leader reads one line: the group echoes what the leader says.

3.    Alternate-line Reading
Leader reads one line, the group reads the second line; they continue alternating lines. The activity is repeated by reversing parts.

4.    Cloze Technique
Leader reads each line, omitting the final word; group joins in to say the word and complete the line.
The activity can be repeated with the leader omitting additional words.

5.    Pitch
Read the poem in unison, starting in a whisper and gradually getting louder.
Read the poem in unison, starting in a loud voice and gradually getting softer to a whisper.

Sylvan Dell eBooks

It is safe to say that in the future the grand majority of books will be eBooks.  Sylvan Dell is now offering eBook formats of all their hardcover and softcover texts.

Their eBooks are accessed online and feature: auto-flip, auto-read, 3D page flipping, and selectable English and Spanish text and audio. The eBooks can also be viewed using smartboard technology or projectors.

A one-year site license provides unlimited access to all Sylvan Dell eBooks. The license can be used on all school computers and can be shared with parents to access the eBooks at home.

Taking Gender Differences into Account

A few differences have been noticed between the way boys and girls learn and develop certain skills.  It is important to understand the differences between their learning styles before being able to successfully engage and teach them.

Reading and comprehension is one subject in which girls excel at while boys take a little longer to learn and to grasp new concepts.

Boys, in general, take longer to learn something new, especially reading. This could be partly because boys tend to read less than girls and therefore don't get the same amount of practice.

Reading: Make it a Habit!

Cultivating a student who enjoys reading and writing can be tricky. The key is to find something that they enjoy reading and to make the act of reading more interesting and hands-on.

There are a few group and individual activities you can create to help engage students in a hands-on way.

For example, have students create a fantasy sports league. They can nominate players for a fictional team only after they have read about that athlete and can make a case for why that athlete should be included on the team.

Igniting a Passion for Reading

Hello everyone,

School's out! But TEACH Magazine will be here all summer-long with our Summer Book Bag. For all of you who are not quite off “teacher mode” here's a great resource to get you started on a great summer of reading.

Igniting a Passion for Reading:
Successful Strategies for Building Lifetime Readers
By Steven L. Layne
Published by Stenhouse Publishers
Reviewed By Lisa Tran

Igniting a Passion for Reading shows teachers how to develop readers who are not only motivated to read, but also love reading in its own right.

From book shopping and buzz topics to reading lounges, this book will help teachers create a vibrant reading culture in their schools. The book also includes reminiscences from many of today's well-known children's and young adult authors - Mem Fox, Sharon Draper, Steven Kellogg, Candace Fleming, Eric Rohman, Neal Shusterman, and Joan Bauer.

Ignite a passion for reading within your students today with these tips and anecdotes.

Remember to check out TEACH Mag for the latest in education.

Let's Get Reading!

Welcome to TEACH Magazine's Summer Book Bag!

Over the next few weeks, we will be adding our book choices for teachers and students. From gardening and sushi, to soccer and bug-collecting, TEACH will supply you with the perfect summer reading list.

Check out this page every few days to make sure you're up to date on all the hottest reads for the summer.

So, get out your sun hat, pick up your beach bag and get ready for some great books!

Remember to check out TEACH Mag for the latest in education.