Jen Cwik Final Reading Response!!!

The reading  from this semester that I took the time to read over again was the Mem Fox chapter from "Reading Magic."  I had skimmed through this article earlier in the semester (if we're being honest here)--skimmed enough to understand that this chapter was all about reading aloud and how it should be done.  Reading through this chapter again, though, I was extremely pleased by the way that the chapter was set up: organized into distinct sections, each with its own tip or trick.  Each tip was explained in depth and even with examples, like when she enunciated filled in a sentence because that word is seemingly unimportant but held much meaning in that context in Koala Lou.  The chapter of tips and tricks ended with her realization that you can learn from talking about reading aloud, but ultimately the best way to become great at reading aloud is to be exposed to great read alouds.  I have had many great read aloud experiences myself, even recently, when the book is over and I'm like "wow" that was so captivating.  I hope that these experiences have shaped me into a great reader for my future students.