Happy Wednesday!
Today is Day 3 of Primary Chalkboard's Linky!
I can't wait until the weekend when I can treat myself to going back and reading ALL the link-ups from the party. It's seriously like attending a professional development, reading ideas like this and this. There's so many wonderful ideas and strategies to try out!
Teaching reading is my all-time favorite thing! I'm still at the point where I ask myself "they are paying me to do this?!" because I enjoy it so much.
Throughout the day I focus on literacy with the following groups:
Guided Reading
(45 minutes, 15 students, 5 students with IEP goals)
Phonics Small Groups
(4 rotations, 15-20 minutes each, 5 students per group)
Leveled Literacy
(small group, 5 students with IEP literacy goals)
Comprehension
(parallel-teach group with 10 students,
3 with IEP goals in comprehension)
And then sprinkle high frequency words practice/tracking (we track Fry 1-200 for Kindergarten and Fry 201-400 for 1st grade) and independent reading throughout the day.
In addition to this schedule,
we also have a 75-90 minute math block :)
I've switched this schedule a million several times to reach as many struggling readers as possible. We use the F&P benchmark (4 times per year), NWEA data, and teacher-created interim assessments to determine groupings.
Here's a few of the activities we focus on:
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High frequency word building during Leveled Literacy.
Writing response to Leveled Literacy (freebies!)
High frequency words - I have dozens of these book rings and we practice words everywhere...waiting in the hall, breakfast, snack, etc. You cannot escape them ;)
Using Sentence Builders during Phonics small group instruction.
My #1 resource for all things literacy...phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, you-name-it!
Here's a free sample to try it!
Just discovered this gem from Miss Giraffe ♥ !!!
Decoding Animals - #1 Teaching Tool!
The may not always listen to me, but they will listen to Stretchy Snake, Eagle Eye, Chunky Monkey, and the crew.
The most exciting news of all...
My students who receive special education services grew
from Fall to Winter according to NWEA (MAP-testing)!
WOOHOO!!! That's a lot of learning :)
The not-so-good news? These students are still below grade-level. So while we have some "proof" that the reading intervention is having positive impact, we still have a sense of urgency to read, read, and read.
How does reading intervention work in your classroom? Whether you are a general educator working with Guided Reading small groups, a reading specialist, or special educator, I'd love to hear what works for you!
I'll be back tomorrow with a Throwback Thursday!
I love all of your ideas! Thank you so much for sharing! My kids will love the Dr. Seuss reader's theater. The last one was a HUGE hit. I can't wait to see the new products you're going post! Thanks for all of the great ideas.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was so funny as my students read the play...I could hear little whispers and see shocked looks "I know this story!" They had a blast and sounded good :)
DeleteThanks again,
Jen
Thank you - I loved reading your post! Please let me know what you think about the blending boards. My students love "being the teacher" and highlighting what they notice (phonics sounds/spellings).
ReplyDeleteThanks again! Jen