RPI - Day 5 - Planning a reading programme
This was definitely a well-timed session, with Term 3 fatigue kicking in. I'm not sure my brain would have managed previous sessions today! With lots of listening and time to explore, I appreciated that for sure.
Today has given me a lot to think about and reflect on. What I am doing well, what needs some minor tweaking, and what needs changing up.
In the Teacher Timetabling session, I appreciated the examples of the trackers. I have used a variety of trackers in the past, although not consistently. I know I need to give the students more choices. While they have a choice in what order they complete tasks, they don't necessarily have a choice, at least not consistently, as in a must-do/can-do scenario. So I will be looking at reintroducing this. I used this system in Lockdown, and as someone brought up, it can create issues in rushing through the must-dos to get to the can-dos. The statement that stuck with me from this session was that independent activities should provide collaborative tasks/have choice/empowerment.
Digital reading Apps - I really enjoyed having time to browse through the suggested apps. I looked at Literacy Planet as I was unfamiliar with this one, and as well as having time to set up my class, I was able to have a look around the sight.
Read like a writer, write like a reader.
I found this session to be very enlightening. I was quite impressed with my own writing (no I did not want to share it) which was simply formed from a series of prompts. The prompts made it very easy to visualise the scene, I found, and I liked there was a structure to fall back on if I needed it. Again, a wonderful set of resources to provide guidance with our planning and teaching, as well as for our learners.
Skill Builder: Inferring
Again very helpful resources and discussion. Fair to say I will be using most of them!
I am looking forward to the homework. I know what I need to do, and look forward to implementing these changes and trying out new strategies.
Kia ora Sharon
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to hear that you benefited from the opportunities to reflect and explore aspects of the wider reading programme and that you have identified areas for ‘tune up’ or overhaul. Your points around tracking, choice and embedding these routines are valid next steps given, as you say, things can fall off if not sustained through routine and periodic innovation.
It’s great to hear you found the “write like readers” sessions to be so beneficial and that you enjoyed crafting your own piece of writing. I do hope you will consider sharing with your learners! As you say, the writing frame is a good support and it can be hugely impactful in helping students “emulate” published authors’ writing.
I really look forward to hearing how things go with planning and implementing the Great Beginnings with your learners, and co-teachers!
Nga mihi nui
Naomi R.
Literacy Facilitator - Manaiakalani Reading Practice Intensive
Kia ora Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI have had a quick look at some of the tracking sheets and resources from your session. There's a heap in there so I'm glad you've had some time to have a think about what's working and what needs changing up - as busy teachers and leaders it's often hard to create the time and headspace to do this! I'm now off to look at Literacy Planet as I've never heard of this one either!
Love learning through what you're doing - keep up the great mahi!