Reading Prompt # 2

Cummins describes multiliteracies as having skills in conversational fluency, discrete language, as well as academic language proficiency. As teachers we need to make sure that the students are learning beyond reading and writing. They must learn how to apply literacy skills in different domains outside of the school. For this it is important to use authentic materials in the classroom. Egbert is right when he questions what authentic materials are. We need to keep in mind that materials that we use need to be authentic from the learner's point of view. This way the teaching of reading and writing through authentic materials would be successful. One way that we can ensure we are using authentic materials is by simply asking the students what they like to read outside of class. Through a blog, we can post surveys or have the students choose from a list of materials posted by the teacher, or create literature circles. My experience creating a blogger was as I expected it to be. That is, I didn't really have much to add. I need to post some pictures, think about what I want to say on my profile, and links as well. Now I really need to get access to the Internet at home!!!!