the pages of the accompanying workbooks. The programs also included highly structured, detailed teacher’s guides, with different lesson plans for each of the three instructional groups” (Vogt & Shearer, 2011, p.13). During the next two decades, the focus of reading instruction shifted away from phonics based basal reading programs. Instead, research suggested teaching children how to think and
planning. Although teaching is the foundation that we see for the students, it is important to understand that all of the teaching that occurs can not be done without the planning. This essay will be informative of the planning, techniques, and models 1st grade English teachers at the World Language Academy use to be most effective on the students they are teaching, as well as also explaining the diversity among the students and teachers and how that affects both learning and teaching. What is so significant
students on an IEP has a special chair, which he sits in. Nobody else should sit in it besides him. Also, three other students have special spots on the rug. These students know where their spots are, these students get distracted and talk during the lesson. These special spots help these students stay focused. Differentiation for higher achieving students: Students will be asked to write another sentence including details. The higher achieving students will be challenged to write two sentences instead
learned so much from the reading information that was given to us over the span this course. Everything that I received is so wonderful and exciting, but because of the mass information, I did feel a little overwhelmed. All of the information on mini lessons and guided reading was so valuable because I did not know much about it, but this course and the information provided really simplified it for me. I also really appreciate the information on the reading strategies, particularly the first paper
through the execution of the lesson. The first video chosen this week is MEXT 13124 board basic a grade 6 Language Arts. The objective of the lesson is student would engage in a “close reading” and develop techniques for annotating and informational text. Ordinarily, the teacher started the class by conducting a mini review of the prior class. Once she is done the appropriate pieces of content from the mini review is used to connect to the new content of the lesson. As she lectures the students
Accommodations and Differentiation: Accommodations: Struggling students who are on IEP’s will have Para to help them with the writing. There are two students on IEP’s that will be at the same table with a Para who will help them with their individual writing. The teacher will walk around the class and double check the struggling student’s understanding of the material, as well as other students. Differentiation for higher achieving students: Students will be asked to write another sentence including
Katherine Bomer’s method of “hidden gems”. A gem in Jess’s letter would be “When I’m a teacher I want to be the nicest teacher in the world.” Jess started and ended this sentence with the correct punctuation. I feel like I can sense Jess’s passion about teaching. She writes that she wants to be the nicest teacher and I think that this captivating. Another gem would be “When I’m a grown-up I want to live in a manchine and be a millianare.” I think this sentence is humorous. Children say what they are thinking
Literature Narrative writing is writing that focuses on detailed information of a story, fictional or non-fictional. Writing is a process that cannot be lectured about. Writing instruction is difficult and is often taught by a formulated approach. “Teaching reading and writing together can be a difficult task, but if it is tied into students’ lives, it can be quite useful” (Nicholas, 2017). Reading and writing go hand in hand and it is important for students to make this connection at an early age to
Introduction After being in my placement at Shannock Valley Elementary school in a first grade classroom for another four weeks, I have learned so much information that can help me further in my student teaching placements. Using the Danielson domains: classroom environment, professional responsibilities, planning and preparation, and instruction – I have been able to make connections to all of these from my placement over the several weeks. From my observations, they have been very eye-opening and
Teaching Writing Teaching literature is an exciting time in any classroom. New Zealand Government (n.d.) reports “New Zealand children rank relatively highly on the international literacy scales”. This shows that New Zealanders value their literacy abilities, and work hard to upkeep our reputation. As a teacher, teaching writing can be very difficult, but also very rewarding. With the aid of purpose, audience and form we can guide our students in to knowing what they are writing about and whom it