The first six weeks of school are dedicated to establishing classroom routines, building independence and setting up work habits for the remainder of the year. Every morning is a dedicated literacy block in which students will practice reading, writing and working with words. There is a high expectation for self-monitoring and independence and the children are given a lot of choice in their activities. For example, when reading, a student can choose to read by themselves, read with a partner, or listen to reading at a listening station. They have to do each one at least once a week, but they can choose when. Structuring the literacy program in this way enables me to tailor my instruction to fit the student’s needs whether I am conferring with students individually about their reading and writing, leading small groups in guided reading groups, or assessing. I have found that students really rise to the task and they love being in control of their own learning!
The first six weeks of school are dedicated to establishing classroom routines, building independence and setting up work habits for the remainder of the year. Every morning is a dedicated literacy block in which students will practice reading, writing and working with words. There is a high expectation for self-monitoring and independence and the children are given a lot of choice in their activities. For example, when reading, a student can choose to read by themselves, read with a partner, or listen to reading at a listening station. They have to do each one at least once a week, but they can choose when. Structuring the literacy program in this way enables me to tailor my instruction to fit the student’s needs whether I am conferring with students individually about their reading and writing, leading small groups in guided reading groups, or assessing. I have found that students really rise to the task and they love being in control of their own learning!
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Literacy"A book is a gift you can open again and again"
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June 2016
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