Colleen CO 2

Class Observation 2-Reading
6th March, 11am, Rm 315, Instructor- Calyn, Assistant- Mengyao, Class Level 1.
Equipment: Computer, FSU Canvas, reading rate comprehension chart, timer/watch, Wall white board, small student white boards and markers
Instructional Goal: To introduce the timed reading and Phonics Rules 1&2
Performance Goal: A) To get a baseline of reading rate and comprehension for each student.
B) To introduce soft and hard vowel sounds, for students to be able to speak, and read words with there sounds.
Rational: 1) to connect fluency and accuracy in reading; 2) to introduce the relationship between sounds and letters.
Vocabulary: accuracy, reading rate, soft and hard sounds
Events of Instruction:
Pre- attendance, student questions- 3min
During-40 min For Activities A and B
A Reading
1) Held up and displayed timed reading sheet, one side had the reading, the second side had the questions. Instructor pointed to places where students would have to write their 'time' and where to mark answers. Sheets were handed out, students instructed not to begin reading until the timer started.
2) Instructor began clock and students began reading, instructor walked around the room monitoring reader and making sure they recorded their reading time. Students began answering questions as soon as they completed reading. Students were allowed to reference the reading while answering the questions.
3) All students completed reading and questions in about 15 minutes.
4) Readings and questions were reviewed with the class as a whole. Unfamiliar vocabulary was discussed.
B Phonics Review
1) Text book, pg 3. Sorting short and long sounds.
2) Reviewed from last week and yesterday A,E,I,O,U,Y
3) Instructions to circle words with short sounds and underline words with long sounds.
4) Instructor read aloud the words from the book, students marked their books

• classed reviewed together

5) In pairs with a third expert English speaker, students took turns reading a short passage which contained many short and long vowel sounds. Students visually and verbally identified and practice sounds.

Evaluation:

A) Reading-Timed reading is a highly structured activity that allows for clear assessment of ability. Longitudinal tracking of progress is possible through collection of repeated measures.

B) Phonic- practice with a native English speaker allowed to expert support and feedback.