By combining music with directed reading you are incorporating fun into your lessons. Every child loves music, and singing songs will help some students with memory and recall functions. Don t save this one for a rainy day. Use it often, and don t be afraid to ask the music teacher for help.
Teacher uses motivator to pique student s interest.
Teacher helps students build background knowledge by associating new subject matter with previous experiences. Teacher provides students with purpose questions or study guide, or helps them set their own purposes to direct their reading. Students read a story or selected passages silently. Teacher and students sing the informational song related to the reading material. Students write or give answers to purpose questions or study guide.