- Rosenblatt, L. (1985). Continuing the conversation: A clarification. Research in the teaching of reading, 29, 349-354
- Author: Rosenblatt, Louise (cited by Swafford, p. 24)
- Note: When I look at literature there are so many components that allow us to connect with students. Reading is an art that we can teach learners to experience and to make a transaction.
- Reason for using:Reading Swafford and reconnecting with Rosenblatt allows me to better define literature. I am working with the parents of students that really want to know how my class will help their child prepare for college. I want the parents to realize that for me to do this we need to work together.
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• Rosenblatt, L. (1995). Continuing the Conversation: A Clarification."Research in the Teaching of English 29, 349-354
• Author: Rosenblatt, Louise (cited by Swafford, p. 24)
- Rosenblatt reiterates that "the reader surely brings something to the table when interacting with the text."
- Reason for using: Reading Swafford and reconnecting with Rosenblatt allows me to better define literature and to be practical about the reading process and the impact that reading can have on children if we allow them to be engaged in the process.
- Note: Interacting with text is more than actively looking for a framework in which to categorize the reader but an opportunity to deeply engage the learner.
You are absolutely right, that parents need to work together with their children and teachers. For instance, turning off the electronics and talking about reading themselves. Also, taking their students to visit colleges now will help to set goals. I have five children, ages 20-30. I've done the accepted college visits and wish I had done that sooner. Motivation, whether for reading or educational goals, needs to come from within and be fostered in a community environment.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know more about defining literature, just as we are redefining the meaning of reader based on Rosenblatt's ideas.
Marci - One of the things that I am trying to do is get my students to engage in meaningful reading. I will be looking to Rosenblatt and this class to help me define literature and what is really meaningful.
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Great! Marci already visited your blog. Your MBR looks like the article we all want to read. Let me know how that article goes with you!
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