What happens during a reading lesson?

Many parents may wonder what exactly happens during a reading lesson with Ms. Pod. The model that we use is called Early Literacy Intervention. There are steps we follow every day and the students learn the model/routine quickly!

Here's what we do:

1. Reread a familiar book - typically we review the book that the student just took home and talk about their parents favorite part.

2. Practice reading a book - I also tell students they are "warming up". This will be the next book going home.

3. Ms. Pod takes a running record - this is taking notes while a student reads. This is an ongoing assessment to see what words, vowels, punctuation or area in reading they need more instruction and practice.  This book was the new book yesterday.

 

4. Letter or Word Work - Students have specific letters, letter blends or words to work on daily. The word work is determined from the running record.


    


5. Write in the journal - each student has a journal that they write at least one sentence in every day. Ms. Pod may cut up the sentence on another sheet of paper for students to rearrange in the correct order, may work on shared writing or shared spelling of words within the sentences.

6. New book introduced - Every day the student gets a new book in their book bin. Before reading the book, we take a picture walk to look at the pictures and make predictions about the book. This book is tomorrow running record book. The new book may be a the same level of the book before or one level up from the book before!

7. New book attempted - The student will attempt to read the new book with help from Ms. Pod.

Have a Nice Break!

I love this time of year! It helps me to realize all the GREAT blessings I have in my life!

One of those blessings are YOUR children that I get to work with on a daily basis! There is NO greater

career than being a teacher....and a teacher at JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!!

 

I would like to THANK the special students I work with, along with their families! As families, you continue

to help me teach your children to read!

 

 

My students that I am thankful for are:

 

* Caryn R.                         * Ortheis H.                          *Matthew W.

* Gloria G.                         * Elizabeth B.                       * Corey G.

*Aidan M.                          * Jacob S.                              * Elisha S.

* Lashon R.                        * Brandon V.                       * Ahlon B.

* Gavin G.                           * Deuce H.                          * Josiah M.

 

Keep reading over this 5 day break! One thing I LOVE to read are comics! Therefore, get a Sunday paper and have

a blast reading the comics together as a family!

 

 

 





There's a Break Ahead!

There will not be school on Wednesday, November 21st through Friday, November 23rd. therefore, this is a time to rest, relax and catch up on reading for enjoyment!

Remember there are many books at the local library to check out and read for FREE, along with many book stores in our area! So, grab a book, a magazine or read an online article! Whatever you do, use these days off from school to read!

In addition to reading, WRITE! Write to a family member or friend telling them how thankful you are for them to be a part of your life, write a funny Thanksgivings story or poem, or take pictures of your family and make a "Family Time Together" book.

Enjoy these tips with friends and family!

Enjoy our  break!

How do reading and writing go hand in hand?

Students often hear from their teachers,  "You can become a better writer by reading, and a better reader by writing." But, many students and adults say, "How does that happen?"

When children read or are read to, they are exposed to language. Language is vocabulary. Therefore, children are exposed to vocabulary and modeled how vocabulary creates meaningful language. In turn, when children are exposed to vocabulary, it allows them to practice vocabulary words through their own writings.

The Wisconsin Education Association Council (www.weac.org) promotes reading, writing, math and promotes great learning environments. In their brochure, Writing, they pinpoint suggestions to help your child become a writer. They suggest:

* Fill your home with talk - talk with your children, listen to what they have to say, and encourage wordplay (rhyming, role playing, and making up stories).

* Support reading - Read to your children, take them to the library, and be a reading model!

* Provide a writing place - Furnish an area in your home for writing - a table or desk, writing tools (paper, pencils, crayons, markers) and set up a daily silent writing time.

* Communicate in writing at home - Organize a chalkboard or bulletin board for communications, allow your child to be involved in family operations, such as helping to write the shopping lists.

* Offer to help - Take time to work with your child on school writing when they ask for help, be patient, let your child know what you like about their writings, and don't overcriticize.

*Work with the school - Teachers need the partnership of parents. Your knowledge and support of the school program will be a major factor in your child's success.