GLT Reflection 2

• What did students learn and which students struggled with the lesson? 

Students are still learning about the sound that the letter M makes, and how to write the letter M. We are also reviewing the sound that the letter A makes, that I says “eye”, and good readers always point to what they read. Tracking is a very important skill that they need to learn to keep learning how to read. 

 

Students struggled with consistently pointing to what they were reading. It will take time and reminders to keep all students pointing to what they are reading.

• What are alternate reads (interpretations) of your students’ performance or products? 

Some students began saying letter names instead of sounds halfway through the week. This could be because they are learning so many other new things, they are resorting back to what they feel comfortable with, which is the letter name. 

• What did you learn about your students’ literacy practices that extend beyond your objectives?

My students love stretching out sounds. We clap when we first say the word, spread our hands apart as we stretch out the word, and then clap our hands back together. Students really enjoy doing this, and as we are getting more into the writing process, students are carrying this skill with them. 

• When and how will you re-teach the material to students who need additional support? 

I have a review day tomorrow to catch students up with those who have missed days, and for those who need additional support. I have been taking notes with who has been absent/who needs additional support, so I know what to do for each of my reading groups. 

• If you were to teach this same lesson again, what would you do differently and how do you think the changes would improve students’ learning? 

I would emphasize more that in our reading groups, we focus on letter sounds, not the names of letters. This would help everyone stay on task and then they would know the expectations so I would not have to stop and have students correct their mistakes. 

• What did you learn so far about implementing your ‘core practice’ and what do you need to do to continue your professional learning?

I have learned that students are very exciting about learning how to read at this age. I need to continue motivating my students to keep them interested in their reading so they don’t get discouraged as it gets more in depth.