Module 4: Activity 2

I believe one of the most important things to have in a reading program is to match students with appropriate text, as stated in Allington’s work, that is one of the missing pillars. When students read independently especially, they use the skills they have learned to understand and read the story fluently. If a child is reading a text that is much too difficult, most likely they will be frustrated and it could turn into a life-long frustration with reading. In The Daily 5 book and approach, one of the key components is matching students to a reading level BELOW their actual level. This is done because students can read the text fluently, without mistakes, thus building more fluency, understanding, and creating a love for reading. Real aloud and guided reading time can be a place where reading more difficult or on-level text can be read because guidance is provided. No child should be asked to read quietly, silently suffering reading a text that is much too difficult for them.