I have read about a strategy called sub-text strategy. This strategy tries to get the reader deeper into the story and try to experience the feelings of the characters in the story. The students take post-it notes and as they read a story they make comments on what the characters might be feeling right at that point in the story. I think this idea could also impact a student’s writing and make them think deeper about how to express emotion and feelings in their writings. I hope this makes sense. I’m posting this almost on my way out the door.
Karen McComas said,
May 28, 2007 at 10:32 am
Angela,
I’d be interested in hearing more about this strategy. I’ve realized recently that my students struggle sometimes with the journal articles they must read (as do I – actually – except I have numerous strategies to help me through them) and I really feel at a loss to help them develop their critical reading skills. The more ideas I can gather this summer – the better!
bluivy311 said,
June 13, 2007 at 7:09 pm
I think that this is very interesting. I am trying to think of ways that students could use this in my classroom. I could also see the post-it notes being used for students to summarize the main points of a passage that they are reading so that I know that they fully grasp a concept.