For the Love of Literacy...
In our ELA classroom, there is a structured approach in which every student is independently engaged in meaningful literacy tasks.
This predictable structure will have a large impact on student reading and writing achievement, as well as fostering and nurturing in your child a love of reading and writing!
Some highlights:
I PICK "Good Fit Books"
The students are taught from day one about choosing and selecting books that are just right for their reading level. They are called "Good Fit Books".
1.I pick a book
2.P urpose (What's my purpose for choosing this book? )
3.I nterest (Does this book interest me?)
4.C omprehend (Can I comprehend what I'm reading?)
5.K now (Do I know most of the words?)
Three Ways to Read a Book
1. Read the pictures
2. Read the words
3. Retell the story
This predictable structure will have a large impact on student reading and writing achievement, as well as fostering and nurturing in your child a love of reading and writing!
Some highlights:
I PICK "Good Fit Books"
The students are taught from day one about choosing and selecting books that are just right for their reading level. They are called "Good Fit Books".
1.I pick a book
2.P urpose (What's my purpose for choosing this book? )
3.I nterest (Does this book interest me?)
4.C omprehend (Can I comprehend what I'm reading?)
5.K now (Do I know most of the words?)
Three Ways to Read a Book
1. Read the pictures
2. Read the words
3. Retell the story
Vocabulary Development as WORD NERD EXPERTS
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Read To Self
The best way to become a better reader is by practicing each day, with books the students choose and are a "Good Fit".
Read With A Partner
Partner reading allows for more time to practice strategies, helping to build fluency, check for understanding, hear their own voice and time to share in this learning community.
Word Work
Expanded vocabulary and correct spelling allow for more fluent reading and writing thus speeding up the ability to comprehend what is read and get thinking down on paper.
Work On Writing
Just like reading, the best way to become a better writer is by practicing writing each day.
Listen To Reading
Hearing good examples of literature and fluent reading expands your vocabulary, builds stamina and helps you become a better reader.
Some free Listen to Reading websites we will be using are:
Some free Listen to Reading websites we will be using are: