Reflection - Unit Five

Writing is Reading

After reading the articles, I was not aware that there were so many methods and approaches which can be used in the Literature classroom by the teacher to help students understand or enjoy literature. Some of the information which I read will be beneficial to me as I plan on using some of these approaches in the classroom in my English class. What I found interesting was that while composing children read continually. I was not aware that Holism in poetry study is needed so that students reflect upon inherent ideas, not segments. The beauty of language needs can be noticed in poems. Poetry makes use of imagery in writing as well as the use of alliteration adds novelty and originality in poetry writing.

Ideas which were interesting to me during my readings were from the article 26 ways to connect. In this article there were many new ideas which can be used to teach students of all age groups which were surprising to me. I was not aware that there were so many methods. One of the methods which interested me was the H which symbolized Holidays. This can be used to as a constant source of ideas and motivation for both the teachers and students. This can be used to encourage yearlong reading and writing. Since all students of all ages experience a holiday it can be used to help them write and express their ideas.

One new idea which I learnt was in the article on Teaching Students to write and Read Poetry. The idea on marinating students in poetry and poetic language was new to me as it can be used at any time during the day so that students are able hear and listen to poetry at any time. This method I believe will allow students more open to poetry and to also learn from it. It allows students to learn new words as well as encourage students to create a poets corner in their classroom which I believe can be useful in the class as students will be able to gain more experience in poetry.

Some obstacles which the teachers may encounter in the implementation of some of these approaches are that the teachers may not be willing to make use of the strategies and also they may be time consuming to implement. Teachers may also not be knowledgeable in the use of the strategies and may not be able to implement the strategies effectively.

Some recommendations which can be implemented are more time can be provided for the teaching of poetry and also by providing teachers with workshops where they are taught how to implement the strategies effectively in the classroom. Teachers can also be provided information on the various strategies which can be used and implemented. Teachers should therefore make an effort to increase the use of those strategies in the class.