The Big Secret: Recognizing a Struggling Reader

Shannon and Mary talk about coping behaviors that struggling readers use to hide the "big secret" that they can't read. They share details about students' actions that teachers can look for in the classroom to gather more insight about their learners. Some tactics that are labeled as troublesome are actually deflection tactics that struggling students use to mask their learning deficits. Come join the conversation! Do the children in your room display these behaviors? We think you'll recognize many of your kids in these examples.Resource Links:Struggling Reader Behavior ChecklistWhy Millions of Kids Can't Read and What Better Teaching Can Do About It45 Questions to Encourage Student Reflection and GrowthInstructional Level versus Independent LevelSelecting Just Right BooksHi-Lo Books High Interest/Low Readability BooksFollow Us:Our Website InstagramShannon's TPT StoreSupport the showGet Literacy Support through our PatreonBonus Episodes access through your podcast appBonus episodes access through PatreonBuy us a coffeeGet a FREE Green Chef box using our link