Effective conferencing reading
- 1. Effective Conferencing Talking to students about their reading and providing strategies that work.
- 2. What I am readingTurn and talk to the person next to you about the book that you are currently reading. Reflect on the following:What did that conversation feel like?
- 3. What is it?It’s unscriptedCasual, yet purposeful conversationDifferent for each student and each bookReinforce or teach strategies and skills to enhance reading
- 4. Suggestions to ConsiderSit beside the student, DO NOT HOVERMake it a comfortable conversation Don’t be overly criticalEncourage the reader to challenge themselves
- 5. Purposes of Conferencing Support the reader’s ability to process a text with understanding and fluencyTeach the reader, NOT THE TEXT Help the reader become a better reader, not simply help them read the this bookBecome a set of ears, a guide, a sounding boardHelp the student solve problems
- 6. Roles During ConferenceTeacherReaderSolve problems of readerGather informationListen to readerDiscuss the story, writers craftConnect to Mini-lessonSet Goals Discuss response journalsDiscuss the storyShare Post-it notesShare graphic organizersExplain connections or justify thinking
- 7. Information GatheredAre text levels appropriate? Is there a text you should recommend to the student? (Sell it to them!!)Arrange groupingsPlan mini-lessonsEvaluate effectiveness of mini-lessonsDetermine strategies or skills that student needs
- 8. Balance it outStudent talk and teacher talk should be balanced.Don’t try to tell the student everything that you want them to know. Be a good listener—What are they thinking? How can you help?
- 9. Keep records from each conference to help you stay on track with each student. Record Keeping