What happens when students start reading—and within thirty seconds, they’re stuck on every unfamiliar word? A reading that should build language can quickly turn into a vocabulary scavenger hunt, with students translating instead of understanding. In this episode, we’re moving from preparation into what happens during reading. We’ll explore how to keep students focused on meaning, maintain engagement, and interact with texts in purposeful ways. You’ll get five practical routines you can adapt across proficiency levels and use in your classroom right away.
Topics in this Episode:
- Our job is to help students interact with the text in ways that build confidence and keep them focused on meaning.
- Instead of constantly checking, “Did they get it?” We’re asking,”What support will help them get it?”
- 5 During Reading Activities that Build Comprehension: Read in Chunks, Give Students a Focus Task, Margin Thinking, Text Scavenger Hunt, Stop and Talk
- Adapting these activities across proficiency levels
- Mistakes to avoid
- “A Day in the Market” Reading Text (Spanish, French)
- Episode 279: Before Reading Routines that Build Confidence and Curiosity
- Quick Win Course: Engaging Reading Activities That Build Proficiency
A Few Ways We Can Work Together:
- All 15 Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers
- On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments
- Newly Updated Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments
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