noteblog-basal readers

I really like the basal reading program. I am a very structured person and for me, as the teacher, I can see how this would benefit me. The basal reading program provides this structure by following the guidelines for the state curriculum and giving management plans and assignments all for you. The lesson plans are pretty much taken care of. Plus, I like how the readers do not just use excerpts and unauthentic language that is easier for the students to read. Giving the students the true texts means that they will probably encounter a word or a concept that they do not understand and will have to explore further to find what the word or concept means. this will only make their understanding and comprehension of the text stronger. Also, with basal readers, books of other grade levels can be obtained so students reading at above or below grade level can have text at their reading level. However, the basal reader also allows for the same text to be taught to all levels with differentiated instruction so that all students are reading the same text equally. Again, I really like the basal reader and I feel that it would greatly benefit a language arts curriculum.