Which NRP topic area(s) or “missing pillar(s)” that Allington describes do you find to be most vital for children’s literacy success? Why?
Both the original five pillars and
the five additional pillars of scientific reading instruction are critical in a
child’s reading development. However, based
on the information I’ve already read this summer I would have to say I believe “Access
to interesting texts and choice” is vital for children’s literacy success. I recently researched the reading workshop
model and a variety of texts along with each student having a choice of their
reading material was heavily stressed.
If the classroom library has leveled text and the child knows their
reading level they will be able to make appropriate choices. Allowing this choice instills a sense of
independence in students and they begin to take ownership of their
learning. As a bonus they can choose
books about things they are interested in and hopefully discover some new interests
in the process. This makes the reading
process much more enjoyable for the readers and gives students more exposure to
texts and from what I’ve read has a positive impact on reading assessments. It changes the reading attitude from being “something
I have to do” to “something interesting that I enjoy doing and look forward to.” I am more interested in the reading workshop
model after my research and would like to implement this model it in my
classroom. I support it even more now
that I see it incorporates some of Allington’s “missing pillars.”
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