Lizzie
McCalley
Dr.
Ritchie
EDRD
7715
June
14, 2012
Reflection
on Weaver’s, Reading Process and Practice,
Chapters Three and Four
After
reading through these two chapters and going back to Harper and Kilarr’s
initial quote, I immediately realized that I disagree with this theory that
many seem to believe in. Reading is not a flat, one surface, or uncomplicated
subject. Rather, it is multi-faceted, complicated, and extremely intricate
subject. In chapter three, Weaver discusses how reading has two components:
syntactic and semantic. These two facets of reading come together to allow for
word identification to be possible along with the ability to read successfully,
understanding all components that encompass a text. Along with using tools and
skills learned to help identify appropriate grammar and meaning, good readers
also apply their own experiences to the text to generate a deeper
understanding. Through all of the necessary tools and exterior needs in reading
fluently, one is not able to achieve this process linearly. There is not an
“exact process” of reading, which is all the more reason of why reading is such
a wonderful and engaging process; the outcome is never the same every time you
read.
This
text was very refreshing for me to read because it reinforced the importance of
reading instruction. It reminded me that as an educator, I need to always
engage my students to better their grammar knowledge and broaden their
experiences and vocabulary, because those are tools which will benefit them in
their reading ability as they grow in the future. The world is not flat place;
it is round, every changing, and evolving, just like reading can be if you
apply the right tools and willingness to expand your learning.
Lizzie,
ReplyDeleteI too did not agree with the statement that reading is “an exact process.” I love being able to gather such great insight from this text before entering into my first year of teaching. I have realized the importance as well of broadening students experience with vocabulary as well as grammar. I really like how you made the connection between learning how to read and the world. It really puts reading into perspective. Thanks for sharing such great insight about the text.
Lizzie,
ReplyDeleteLike you, I did not agree with Harper & Killar's quote. However, in my reading reflection, I wrote a small agreement statement. There was definitely supportive evidence in Chapters 3 & 4 that Weaver presented. I love your statements, "Reading is not a flat, one surface, or uncomplicated subject. Rather, it is multi-faceted, complicated, and extremely intricate subject." What a fantastic way to summarize the overall concept of reading as a process!