Motivating Readers Flashcards
Complexity (Text Selection)
the level of difficulty appropriate for students on any given assignment. ex- the first assignment of the year for students of unknown reading ability might be of low complexity
Autonomy
A student’s ability to self-govern or self-motivate
Inferential Comprehension
Understanding parts of the written text without it being stated explicitly such as determining cause and effect, drawing conclusions, and making predictions. ex- What was the cause of the children in the story being locked out of their house?
Sentence Stems
Common sentence starters provided to students to use when generalizing, summarizing, or transitioning between ideas. ex- “According to the author…” “We see in Chapter 2 that…” or “While X does this, Y…”
Electronic Book
Book published in digital format, also known as an E-book. ex- Students may read electronic books through various programs, such as Reading A-Z, on devices such as tablets and laptops.
Reader Variable
factors that impact a student’s ability to read a text. ex- reader’s attention span
Literature Circles
A strategy in which a teacher organizes students into small groups to discuss a common text
Problem-Solving
identify the issue and create a solution to move the group forward
Purpose (Text Selection)
the reason a text is selected for an assignment. ex- selecting Julius Caesar to introduce students to Shakespeare
Mentor Text
Books or other pieces of literature that are revisited throughout the school year for different purposes in literacy instruction. ex- Due to its unique narrative and abundance of figurative language, Owl Moon by Jane Yolen is a popular mentor text to use in a language arts classroom.
Extrinsic / External Motivation
the motive for the activity comes from outside the individual
Annotate
making notes in a text and questioning unfamiliar ideas while reading something new
Intrinsically Motivated
students draw their motivation from the learning process itself
Learning Inventory
questions to determine a student’s learning style. ex- “What’s the best way for you to study for a test?”
Mediation
having a calm discussion about the problem and finding a solution that benefits everyone
Relatedness
A student’s connection to others
Competence
A student’s desire to perform
Literal Comprehension
Understanding of the facts in the written text such as stated main idea or specific details. ex- What were the names of the main character’s parents in the story we just read?
Compromise
coming to terms with a solution that benefits the group and includes ideas from both students
Evaluative Comprehension
The ability to analyze text by questioning whether it is fact or opinion, determining if there is faulty reasoning, and explaining how the characters are developed. ex- Explain why you think this story is factual or an opinion.
Interest Survey
questions that ask students the types of books they enjoy reading. ex- given by the teacher at the beginning of the year to determine what books to assign to meet the interests of the class
Independent Reading Level
A reading level in which a student can read and comprehend independently. They have difficulty with no more than one out of every twenty words.
