After just reading the first section I learned something very valuable, that as a teacher we should assume that if we explain what something means, student will automatically know how to comprehend other texts. It is important to understand this to help dependent readers. The list of strategies Beers provides may seem pretty easy for those independent readers, but for students who struggle with reading, we need to make sure we "teach" them what exactly they mean.
How to Teach Strategies
I liked Beer's analogy that we can't just tell students "just do it" if that were the case then we wouldn't need all this schooling to become teachers. It is important to show students how to do these reading strategies. Even in college, I still like my professors to tell me exactly how they want something done. It is easier for me to comprehend and it prevents and misconceptions I may have about an assignment.
Direct and Scripted Instructions
I do not believe in a teacher doing solely a scripted instruction, unless he/she is reading instructions for a test. I believe anyone can read a lesson plan that has already been scripted for them. As a teacher, we have to come up with ways to keep our students engaged and our classroom an enjoyable learning atmosphere. I think to have a scripted instruction is ok to look off of to make sure you are doing what you are supposed to, but it would be boring; almost like you were a robot.
"Telling isn't showing." -Beers
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