Reading

In Room 3, we learned that there are multiple ways to read! We had a lesson on all the different ways that we can read. We were allowed to borrow some electronic reading devices to help us with reading. Listening to books can help you get a better image of the book. You can sound out or learn new words. When you are listening, it uses expression and feelings. It might help you read more fluently. One way is using a book on CD. It's better if you read the book AND listen to it. Another tool we used are some "Play aways." They are from a public library in Amesbury. Some students have even tried reading on Kindles. We can also go on to the Amesbury Public Library website and listen and view books using a program called Tumble Readers. Some people got to use iPads to read.

Using technology and listening to books makes us want to read more. It helps us follow along in a story better. Jack says, "It helps me read better." According to Bailey, "It kind of helps us understand more in our book when you wouldn't really understand a part if you were just reading it." Dylan says, "When they are speaking in a book, listening helps you understand how that person is feeling in that moment. If a person is speaking on a CD, you are going to hear them showing a lot of expression and that explains how they feel." Ethan believes that listening to books may help you form better images in your head about the book and it helps you understand. Jason thinks that you can understand more what the characters sound like - either with a high pitch or a low pitch. It helps you understand their personality better.

We hope you enjoyed learning about our reading. There are lots of ways to access books!