I think word walls are really good for students word identification. You can see exactly what words students do and don’t know. I also think running records are a good way to assess a students fluency because you can see what words or sounds give students the biggest trouble.
For a mini lesson for my book club I would have my group take turns reading paragraphs in the book. I would do a type of running record but disguise it by making them go around and read part by part. Then I would mark any words they had trouble with. I would use just one chapter, maybe even the first chapter because it is a good length.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I agree with the effectiveness of word walls. I had read about them over and over, but when we viewed the how effective they were in the video in class I was simply amazed. I will most definitely implement a word wall in my classroom someday. Even if it is small and modified!
ReplyDelete