The Gibbons chapter was very interesting. I have seen things like the introduction where you read with missing pieces. However, I did find one thing. In paragraph form I could read the material, yet I struggled to comprehend the first to paragraphs. I was spending so much energy decoding the words that it was rather difficult to comprehend the first time I read the passage.
When reading this it also reminded me of the funds of knowledge article for the math portion of class which talked about how some student environments promote learning comprehension before phonics and other word and letter related things. Which would also need to be taken into account. I do really appreciate this chapter and will reference the ideas presented with things I encounter in the future. It is especially important that books don't go to far in assuming cultural things that can't be connected to by ELLs.
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I think its a good point to bring up about your trouble comprehending because you were focused on decoding. Its a really good opportunity to put yourself in the students shoes so that you can be more patient and understanding when trying to help them rather than get annoyed and frustrated, which will rub off on the students.
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