Read everyday!
2/15/2020
We read all day, everyday without even realizing that we are doing it. We read emails, letters, texts, newspapers, books, sometimes you even read while watching TV. Reading when mastered becomes second nature and it is easy to forget the hardships and struggles we had to overcome to get there. In 4th grade, we read all across the day. We read morning messages, we read questions in math, we read to learn about our unit of study, we read stories for pleasure and articles for research. We read short stories and chapter books, maps, directions and websites. We read to learn, to be amazed, to laugh and cry and to gasp in wonder at some new learned fact or unexpected twist in the story. Students work hard to comprehend the texts they read and to stretch themselves as readers. However, one does not always picture reading as a way to learn new concepts in math. I recently came across these Sir Cumference books by Cindy Neuschwander. If you haven’t read them, you should check them out. They are clever and witty, and teach a variety of geometry topics in a way that is fun and engaging for students. Reading, allowed me to introduce a complex and tricky math unit and allowed students a platform to access the new learning in an accessible and relatable way. There are so many benefits to reading and engaging with math stories. One can never underestimate the importance of reading. “"Slow down," Radius told himself, "and measure once more." He carefully lined up the medallion and read the numbers. The first angle was 93. "Too big," he said. The next angle was 85. "Too small," he muttered.”Comments are closed.
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Martina HenkeMartina Henke has been a K-8 educator for 30+ years. A life-long learner, she loves working with kids of all ages, new technology, great books, fiber arts, and her wonderful family! Archives
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