Saturday, October 4, 2008
Sharing Stories ---- Literally
My students and I are wrapping up the unit Sharing Stories. I shared each story with them via the authentic book prior to reading it out of the anthology. The Friday test scores were high each week! Normally the students don't do very well on the beginning tests, but that was not the case this year! I believe the change was made due to the way the students experienced the story. I used the piece as a read aloud during the week. Listening in a relaxed atmosphere without the pressure of maybe she's going to ask me to read. They enjoyed the story, the illustrations, and the multiple reads at various times of the day. I could not be happier with my observations!! I gave a survey to the students and am developing questions for the interviews (of 6 students -- 3 ELLs and 3 EOs). It's beginning to feel real!
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I know what you mean by "Its beginning to feel real." I remember that moment when you think, "Oh, this is actually working." Its the best part and why I loved doing my AR project last year.
It is a WONDERFUL feeling!
Theresa, why do you have to read the anthology if you read the authentic piece? I am glad that the new strategy is working. I think children love to hear the full text and see the pictures. I like what you've done.
Theresa, How very exciting that your kids are responding to your strategy! I'm interested in what kinds of questions you want to write to interview the students. Had you considered interviewing parents about how their children have responded at home about their school reading?
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