Hi Kathleen - it sounds like you are observing a really great fourth grade class! I can see based on your description of the pirate unit that most of the words on the Reading Is document are being lived out in that classroom. I'm wondering about the phrases, "passing tests," and "getting good grades." How do you see these incorporated in the reading process in this specific classroom? I said myself that I don't think "passing tests" should be a part of that process but I am interested if it actually might be--do you see any examples of this in the classroom where you observe?
I'm glad you are able to see more than one class. This can help so much to learn about how reading occurs. Different schools have such different approaches and ways of moving around and through the high stakes tests.
It's a good sign if the program is integrating a range of elements involved in the reading process. It demonstrates an understanding of language acquisition.
Yes, reading and writing are very connected--more on this later.
Hi Ashley. Unfortunately I do see passing tests as a major part of the reading process. At the school I am observing, the students begin to receive letter grades on their report card for Reading in the fourth grade.
Hi Mike. Sorry, but if the kids don't like pirates they are out of luck! Pirates was the chosen theme and everyone had to follow that curriculum. The good news is that I saw a lot of excitement amongst the students and everyone seemed to enjoy the pirate theme.
Hi Kathleen
ReplyDeleteWhere was the school?
It sounds like they have a good plan to link fun stuff about pirates.
Do all the children like the pirate idea?
If not what accommodations are made to tailor the class to those who don't?
Are the students tested on reading and if so how and how often?
The middle school gang I am watching are having reading tested out of them.
Hi Kathleen - it sounds like you are observing a really great fourth grade class! I can see based on your description of the pirate unit that most of the words on the Reading Is document are being lived out in that classroom. I'm wondering about the phrases, "passing tests," and "getting good grades." How do you see these incorporated in the reading process in this specific classroom? I said myself that I don't think "passing tests" should be a part of that process but I am interested if it actually might be--do you see any examples of this in the classroom where you observe?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are able to see more than one class. This can help so much to learn about how reading occurs. Different schools have such different approaches and ways of moving around and through the high stakes tests.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good sign if the program is integrating a range of elements involved in the reading process. It demonstrates an understanding of language acquisition.
Yes, reading and writing are very connected--more on this later.
Hi Ashley. Unfortunately I do see passing tests as a major part of the reading process. At the school I am observing, the students begin to receive letter grades on their report card for Reading in the fourth grade.
ReplyDeleteHi Mike. Sorry, but if the kids don't like pirates they are out of luck! Pirates was the chosen theme and everyone had to follow that curriculum. The good news is that I saw a lot of excitement amongst the students and everyone seemed to enjoy the pirate theme.