What approaches are there in fostering reading for young students

What approaches are there in fostering reading for young students

Pick one of the essays you have submitted for this class and revise/expand it.

First, apply the feedback you received in your rubric, focusing on revising any category that you did not receive full credit for. (For example, you may need to strengthen analysis in body paragraphs, or develop your thesis/argumentation. Anything that is highlighted in green or yellow should be addressed.)

Next, find at least two new outside sources to incorporate into your essay. You may use the databases on the DVC Library web page or other outside sources.

Add 600 words (minimum) to your essay. This will likely come in the form of body paragraphs since you will be incorporating more research.

Question of the essay:

According to John Holt, teachers are often the reason students do not enjoy reading. On the other hand, Anne Cunningham and Keith Stanovich argue that avoiding reading at an early age can have serious cognitive consequences. What approaches are there in fostering reading for young students? Which approach is the best? What were your experiences like, and what approach did or could have worked for you?

The Assignment: In an expository essay of 2,000 words or more, address one of the following prompts. This essay should feature a well-developed thesis and appropriate evidence to support your thesis. You must engage and cite at least two essays assigned in this class, at least one outside essay, and you should include your own experiences or observations.

Outside Source: The one outside source can be any nonfiction essay of your choice. You may choose to use a news article, a personal essay, a research essay, or any other essay that relates to your topic. This outside essay may bring a new perspective on the topic, present a counter-argument to the assigned text(s), or provide an example that supports your claims.

Format: This essay will be in MLA format. This means it will be typed, double-spaced, in 12-point font (I prefer Times New Roman), with page numbers and your last name on each page, and a header on the first page. Your title should be original, and you must include a Works Cited page. Be sure to include in-text citations in the body of the essay.

Guidelines: Please see the handouts under the “Files” folder for guidelines for writing a strong thesis, developing body paragraphs, citing sources, etc.

Submitting the essay: Please save your essay in Microsoft Word or PDF format and upload the essay.