Comment: I think that buddy reading is an excellent idea to use in the classroom, because it gives students the opportunity to learn from each other. When I was in 5th grade, my class had the chance to buddy read with a class of 2nd graders. The experience gave me a chance to help my 2nd grade friend, and it also helped me in the process. She would read aloud to me, and when she came across a word that she couldn't read or pronounce, I would help her. This made me feel confidant in my reading abilities, and it helped the girl read better. At the end of a reading session, she would take a comprehension test on the book, so she was motivated to read for comprehension. I think that this is a great way to help students not only read better, but learn to love reading.
Question: In addition to buddy reading, what is another reading activity that could be used in the classroom to help students in their reading abilities and reading comprehension?
I agree that buddy reading will be a very beneficial activity to do in your classroom. I also remember doing this is elementary school and always enjoyed it. Another reading activity that could be very beneficial for students is centers. Have all the students read the same book that is suitable to their reading levels. In center 1, the students can read the book together. In center 2, the students can talk about what they learned and what they like and dislike about the book. In center 3, the students can sketch their favorite part of the story and make a visual. In center 4, the teacher can gather with the students and talk about what they learned. Reading centers give a variety of activities of things students can do with the book they read together.
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