Narrative Assessment - Reading - 10 May 2016

Learning Observed

Marcus has been working on reading for meaning and pausing to think about whether the words that he is saying are the same that are on the page.   Today I asked Marcus to read a page of a book from Level Red.   We talked about cats and what they like to do.

Evidence of Learning

Marcus noticed that he mixed up the words and self-corrected himself.

Vision Principles and Key Competencies

Marcus was able to connect the text with his knowledge about cats and how they like to chase birds. He is Using Language, Symbols and Text to help identify errors.

Next Steps

• Reading with greater fluency
• Reading 10-15 minutes each day at home
• Concentrating on what he is reading and self-correcting errors

Reading with Ella - Term 2

Learner: Marcus and Ella      Learning Coach: Miss Morgan               Date: 22 April 2015

Learning Area: Literacy - Reading

Learning Observed

During reading today Ella and Marcus were introduced to the reading concept Elbow to Elbow, Knee to Knee (EEKK). EEKK involves learners sitting together and taking turns to read to each other. Their reading focus had been on identifying the bold text and emphasising these words. I observed Marcus and Ella reading and applying the new skills they were learning. Together they were able to assist each other when stuck on words or understanding. While reading, Ella made a connection within the text as she recognised that the word ‘she’ in the text informed the reader that the puppy is a girl. Together Marcus and Ella were able to use the pictures in the story to help identify words. Marcus noticed that the picture was of a dog but the word started with P and made the connection between the two.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Together Ella and Marcus were applying the key competencies of Thinking, and Using Language Symbols and Text. In order to understand and apply existing and new knowledge Ella and Marcus recalled and made connections with the text to show their use of Thinking Skills. Using Language, Symbols and Texts was developed as they used decoding and knowledge of language to read their text and apply new reading skills to this. The Vision Principle of Collaborating was applied as they worked together to assist in developing their understandings.

Next Learning Steps

Help Marcus and Ella begin to develop questions about the text Encourage the use of expression in reading Ensure reading books go home every day to develop their fluency and foster the enjoyment of reading