Classes 6 & 7

The Reading Process

"Reading is a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). It is a means of language acquisition, of communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all language, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated." 

- Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_(process)

As we have all know, reading is a complex task. During classes 6 & 7 however, reading difficulties were put under the microscope and I have taken a lot of new information and knowledge from those classes. No matter the grade level or subject matter, reading difficulties are an obstacle presented in my classroom every year. I know have a great list of apps for READING REMEDIATION I plan to use for my students.   

- Reading Rainbow
- Raz-kids
- IXL
- Reading HD
- Ready to Read
- Grasshopper Apps ~ 123 Genius, ABC Genius, ABC Ninja
- Red Rocket Readers

 As someone who has never struggled reading, the process can be taken for granted. The diagram to the left displays a ten-step process children must master before becoming fluent readers. All it takes is one issue with any of these steps to cause a problem in their progress. With the help of assistive technology, children with reading difficulties can now participate in reading activities with their class and also independently.