5 Essential Components of Reading Instruction by Kim Parker https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem en-us 2022-11-23 12:43:06 UTC 2022-11-23 15:17:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Comprehension is the ability to understand something. Check often to make sure your child is understanding what they are reading, just because they can read the words does not mean they are comprehending them. Ask questions. kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395563483 2022-11-23 13:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395563483 kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395568778 2022-11-23 13:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395568778 Classroom Activity kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395571630 We use many of these activities in our classroom, including exit slips and partner talk. We can discuss the story with a friend and then ask each other questions to make sure we are engaged and understanding the meaning of what we read.]]> 2022-11-23 13:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395571630 Understanding Comprehension and how to help kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395574285 Perspectives on comprehension and how we can check both at school and at home to check our children's understanding of materials

]]> 2022-11-23 13:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395574285 Research on Reading Comprehension kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395580138 Free access to this useful article on comprehension implications]]> 2022-11-23 13:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395580138 Classroom Activity 2 kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395581704 Teach us about your subject. One way to really get children engaged is to let them be the experts. They can teach the class about a subject of their choosing. This allows children of all learning levels to pick a topic that is interesting to them, and that they understand. They can get as in-depth as they choose for their topic.]]> 2022-11-23 13:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395581704 At-home Activity: READ TOGETHER kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395586472 Pick a story and read it with your child. Take turns reading pages, stop and ask questions to gauge your child's comprehension. Pretend like you do not understand what you just read and ask them to explain it to you. This is one of the simplest methods to help your check with their comprehension while also being an engaging, meaningful activity for the two of you. This can be a simple picture book, or a chapter book that you read nightly. Base the book on your child's reading level so that it is not only interesting for them, but challenging as well. As a bonus, you get extra quality time together!]]> 2022-11-23 13:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395586472 A helpful resource explaining fluency from one of our favorite sites, Reading Rockets kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395588455 Fluency is the ability to read text quickly, and with expression.]]> 2022-11-23 13:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395588455 What is fluency? kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395593517 2022-11-23 13:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395593517 At-Home Activities to Increase Fluency kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395594936 These are wonderful activities that do not take a lot of time and effort, but can really help increase fluency at home.]]> 2022-11-23 13:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395594936 Here are some fantastic fluency activities we do at school, I have listed a favorite or two below kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395599981 Sight word games, rereading and anchor charts are must haves! Anchor charts are visual displays for the children to refer to when they get stuck. The quick visual really helps aid the child without the need to ask the teacher each time they need help.]]> 2022-11-23 13:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395599981 Another classroom activity to increase fluency kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395603567 This speed game is a lot of fun to do in small groups. Since the kids are at the same levels, no child will feel left out as they might in a large group setting. You can target the speed words with what you are currently working on in your particular small groups.]]> 2022-11-23 13:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395603567 What is vocabulary? kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395617692 2022-11-23 13:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395617692 How can you increase vocabulary exposure at home? kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395624168
  • Engage daily in oral language
  • Read to your child
  • Have your child read on their own
    • These are some easy ways to exposure your children to vocabulary. Having daily conversations, and using bigger words when speaking to your child is a surefire way to increase their vocabulary. Children are capable to understanding a lot more than we tend to give them credit for. 
    Reading to your child is fundamental. Pick new books: adventures, chapter books, nonfiction, adding new genres yields learning new words and meanings. 
    Don't forget: audiobooks count too! 
    What is important is to make sure they are hearing language, and we are checking to make sure they are understanding these new terms.
    ]]>     2022-11-23 13:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395624168     Direction Vocabulary Instruction in the classroom kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395628122 Direct instruction includes:

    • Providing students with instruction in specific words that are important to students’ content learning or understanding of a particular text
    • Teaching students more general word-learning strategies that they can apply to a variety of words, such as analyzing parts of words (e.g., root words)
    When we sit down for small groups, we need to have a plan in place so we can discuss effectively new terms, increase understanding of texts and implement new strategies so that we are scaffolding children's learning.

    Here are a few ideas: 
    • Have a list of terms ready to go
    • Find the term in the text and help the children use context clues to figure it out
    • Apply it to what they already know

    ]]>     2022-11-23 13:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395628122     Resource for Vocabulary kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395629687 We use Literacy Footprints in our classroom for Guided Reading. There are so many ideas and ways to use the provided texts, everything is laid out and ready to use each day.]]> 2022-11-23 13:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395629687 Reading to young children: Does it really make a difference? kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395650873 I have included a research-based article on the effects of parents reading to children from a young age. Enjoy!]]> 2022-11-23 14:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395650873 Classroom Activity #2 kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395654067 Vocabulary Game. This is something we play with each new Journey's story we do. I pass out the vocabulary cards to random students and have them read the definition and the rest of the class guesses at the word. We then discuss them and pause during our class reading of the story to talk about them again. We have a second read-through of the story during the week. At the end of the week, I "quiz" them by reading the definitions while they guess the words. I then ask for something to explain the words in their own way as well. The kids using start a conversation about at least 2 different words that really helps them learn the new word. It is a quick, fun activity they really enjoy!]]> 2022-11-23 14:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395654067 What are phonics? kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395696804 2022-11-23 14:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395696804 A wonderful article on the important of phonemic awareness kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395700672 2022-11-23 14:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395700672 What is phonemic awareness? kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395704168 2022-11-23 14:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395704168 Phonics fun at home! kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395706480 Here are some wonderful ideas to try at home to accelerate your child's phonics skills. 
    A quick, easy favorite of mine: to simply say a letter sound and have your child guess the letter. This is an engaging and effective way to have your child start connecting the letters they see with the sounds they hear.]]>     2022-11-23 14:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395706480     Here is a fun list of phonemic awareness games to try at home! kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395710374 Clapping out syllables in words is a fun game to do with young learners. It is important that they are able to hear the different parts (syllables) that make up words. 
    Another fun game is to rhyme words. Children love to rhyme and it is an important step in learning to read. Try all of these activities at home and get your child on the path to reading!]]>     2022-11-23 15:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395710374     Phonics games we love at school kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395714108 One of our favorite things to do is break out the play doh! Kids love manipulating the dough. I call out letters and they have to make them using their dough. A very engaging activity for both visual and kinesthetic learners.]]> 2022-11-23 15:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395714108 Here are more easily differentiated phonics activities we do at school kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395718522 Many of these activities can be differentiated, such as the digraph wheels. I make them for just beginning or ending word sounds as well as digraphs, that way children on various levels can use the tools. For the bingo game, some children research bingo cards with pictures and others have matching words underneath to hear and match the digraph because they are not quite ready for the word free version. There are so many variations you can make based on your class needs.]]> 2022-11-23 15:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395718522 Phonemic Awareness Activities for the Classroom kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395725679 A favorite game from this list is Nonsense. This really invites the child to be engaged. They close their eyes and listen as I read a familiar story or sing a familiar song, but occasionally I change the words or sounds and they need to catch that change. This is a lot of fun for both the children and myself. I can swap sounds in words, completely change words or change the order of the words. Fun and full of learning.]]> 2022-11-23 15:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395725679 Classroom Activity 2 kimparker733 https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395727384 Name Syllables. We sit in a circle and say each child's name clapping out the syllables. Each child has a turn to do their own name (first middle and last if they would like) and as a class we clap through their first names. It is a lot of fun and I find the kids do it through the day and sometimes the next during any free moments. It really helps build awareness of the parts of words.]]> 2022-11-23 15:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kimparker733/o69ozcsk3qpbphem/wish/2395727384