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Thursday, March 3, 2016

SOL16 #3 Cheering on the Struggling Reader

 My thinking when I see my struggling readers who have lost hope!  We look at success often, but they need to be reminded about where they were and how far they have come!
The reading pals in my room, because sometimes
 it is easier to read to something warm and fuzzy


Cheering the Struggling Reader

When you walk into the reading room, 
I believe in you.
I know there are things 
You need to learn 
You will learn them, 
One-Step-At-A-Time.  

When you walk into the reading room,
I believe in you.
I see you as a whole person
You aren't just your struggles
You are your successes
One-Step-At-A-Time.

When you walk into the reading room,
I want to make you believe in you
I know you make comparisons
I see the furrowed brow 
You work hard at what comes easy for others
You are your hard work
One-Step-At-A-Time

When you walk into the reading room,
You will one day see
The amazing person
Who has discovered the code
Who can read their fill
One-Step-At-A Time

6 comments:

  1. This is a lovely poem, so positive and full of hope for reluctant readers. They are lucky to have you.

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  2. I really like this...the description and how the speaker feels is spot on. Lovely.

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  3. Lucky kids who walk into that room. <3

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  4. Those furrowed brows, working hard at what comes easily, so so so true! Thank you for capturing it in you wonderful poem!

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  5. You are your successes - a nice reminder to look at the whole child.

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  6. You are your successes - a nice reminder to look at the whole child.

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