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Revaluing Readers: Learning from Zachary
- Source: Language Arts, Volume 93, Issue 3, Jan 2016, p. 213 - 225
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- 01 Jan 2016
Abstract
In this article, the authors share their work with Zachary, a fourth grader who was perceived as having difficulties with reading. Through retrospective miscue analysis (RMA) over 14 sessions in 5 months, Zachary came to revalue reading as a process of constructing meaning and to revalue himself as a capable reader. The authors describe and use transcripts to show how Zachary came to understand and build on his strengths as a reader through RMA and read more effectively and efficiently. They argue that RMA is a powerful tool that enriches a reading curriculum of authentic reading. It raises reading to a consciousness level, demystifies the reading process, and helps readers, particularly those who are struggling, grow stronger as readers.