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Karisha and 5th grade

When I first met with Karisha, she appeared to be reluctant to share her thoughts about school. I wasn’t sure if she was shy or disinterested. She would only answer with repeated head nods or the ever popular, “I don’t know”, response. This could have discouraged me, but I was determined to make a difference in her educational life. When I asked Karisha what she wanted to gain from this experience, she indicated that she wanted to increase her reading speed. I think she believed that good readers read rapidly.
A very important factor in determining how well a child reads is the child’s perception of him/herself as a reader. After analyzing the Elementary Reading Attitude Survey completed on our initial meeting, Karisha appears to enjoy several facets of reading, but indicated a dislike for reading during free time and for fun at home. Surprisingly, Karisha enjoys worksheets and workbook pages. Her response to reading out loud did not receive a happy Garfield. In fa...

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