Chapter 3

Defining "This Kid Can't Read"
By saying a kid can't read is pretty broad, I have now realized that if a student struggles with reading it can be the cause of many factors. And by defining the specific factor it will help in improving their reading. There is a large list of what it means when a student says they cannot read. I liked how Beers put the chart of if a student . . . then . . ., it helps me understand more clearly what could be the problem with that particular student. It was easy them to compare dependent readers to skilled readers, and how they interpret text.


Step Inside the Classroom
I liked how Beers put examples of students and how they struggle in the classroom with reading. As a teacher, we are going to come across students like Mike, who sits in the back trying to be visible and has a problem with word recognition. In addition, we may have a student like Sharamee who has a problem with retention. As Beers stated, it is important to move beyond the "these kids can't read" to addressing the specific problem and working on their strengths.


"It's not enough knowing what good readers can do or struggling reader can't do. We must also know what we believe about teaching, about learning, and about our role as both." -Beers