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First grade is a time where students grow the most. It would be an injustice to limit their learning due to the lack of resources in the classroom. I have used Reading A-Z these past few months, and as amazing and engaging as these books can be, they do not compare to the real and colored-print books that my students can use. I've mentioned that these students come to an environment that is safe, comfortable, and caring. In order to show that we care about these students, we need to invest in the best materials. How can these students feel like education and literacy is integral to their success if we cannot even provide them with authentic materials? The color, imagery, and the fact that they are reading a book is motivation for them. It fuels their love to read, their wonder and curiosity, and their need to learn above and beyond. I look forward to using these books during my guided reading groups. I plan to teach a reading comprehension skill and a decoding strategy in addition to each of the books that are used. At the end of the week, perhaps on Thursday or Friday, there is a high possibility of having a mini guided reading project which entails the story theme and a check for their understanding. I am confident that by the end of the year, these first graders will be such strong and motivated readers.

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First grade is a time where students grow the most. It would be an injustice to limit their learning due to the lack of resources in the classroom. I have used Reading A-Z these past few months, and as amazing and engaging as these books can be, they do not compare to the real and colored-print books that my students can use. I've mentioned that these students come to an environment that is safe, comfortable, and caring. In order to show that we care about these students, we need to invest in the best materials. How can these students feel like education and literacy is integral to their success if we cannot even provide them with authentic materials? The color, imagery, and the fact that they are reading a book is motivation for them. It fuels their love to read, their wonder and curiosity, and their need to learn above and beyond. I look forward to using these books during my guided reading groups. I plan to teach a reading comprehension skill and a decoding strategy in addition to each of the books that are used. At the end of the week, perhaps on Thursday or Friday, there is a high possibility of having a mini guided reading project which entails the story theme and a check for their understanding. I am confident that by the end of the year, these first graders will be such strong and motivated readers.

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