Chapter 7

I really like some of the techniques that Gallagher used in Chapter 4. I was almost relieved when I read that you should not expect your students to understand what they read the first time. I feel like I can really relate to this because I often have to read things a couple of times before I fully grasp the concept. By reading this I feel like Gallagher is saying its okay not to fully understand everything you read the first time. If I feel this way, then I won't expect my students to understand everything right away either. This is why I feel that discussion is always good. It allows students to discuss what they don't understand and to interact with each other.
I also really liked some of the activities that were listed in chapter 7. One of my favorite activities was "Text Frames with Gaps" on page 55. It would make the students pay attention to detail while they are reading the text. The outline allows them to look for that missing piece. I think this would be great for any text that we read in class. I also like that you can really use it for any subject that you read in. It keeps things organized, and you can look back on it later for a study guide.
"Twenty Questions" was another activity that I liked. It makes the student read deeper so they can answer the questions they have. It's another very good organization tool. By the end of the text, students should be able to answer all of the questions. If it's a difficult text, you could even use this every chapter, or every other chapter depending on how long the chapters are.
I feel like I could use many of the activities listed in the text. Even if they didn't last the whole period, they are all good organizational tools and are a good supplement to the text.