...to think that teachers should not use lesson time for marking?

[BonyM]

DD1 (year 5) has had half an hour of silent reading every day since the start of the new term. The teacher uses this time for marking.

Ok, I know it's only half an hour, but this just strikes me as "lazy" teaching.

I suppose it could be good for those children that don't read much at home, but dd is an avid reader anyway. One of the problems of mixed ability classes I guess.

Just wondered what others think, and whether their dcs have similar.

OK - can see all points, am sorry I used the word lazy!

Trouble is, dd1 is such a confident and enthusiastic reader (gets through several longish books a week at home) that I can't see that she really benefits from more of the same at school. Can totally see how others might benefit though.

The issue is probably more a general one - that I don't feel she is often stretched enough (she's very bright).

I will chill out about it though!

Thanks for the input.

Oops I thought you meant age 5, and I haven't even had wine!