This video reinforced much of what I already believed about reading. First of all, they were sure to make the point that meaning and comprehension are the ultimate goals of reading. If a student is struggling so much that they lose sight of this, then it is time for the teacher or tutor to step in and help the child. Second of all, they made the point that if students do not feel successful in reading they are more likely to not enjoy it and not want to do it. I have always believed this to be true and this video's research confirmed it as well.
The video also made a strong point that educators must use ongoing assessments to best help children become strong readers. It is not enough to help them with an area where they struggle and then move on to something different. The assessment must be constant and always look for ways to help students improve. I also liked how the video linked fluency with comprehension. Sometimes we get bogged down by trying to enforce fluency, but it still one of the main focuses of reading and is important to teach our students.
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