Attending: Pate, Burkhead, Muzzy, Farthing, McKenzie (arrived late), McCabe (arrived late), Morning-Cain (arrived late)
We had additional reading training by Juliet Brown. She shared some statistics and quotations from the Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease.
During this training, there was an emphasis on reading aloud within our classes so that kids can connect reading to more areas than just their core classroom. We can provide additional models of a reader; read-aloud is good for even older kids.
We reviewed some released items for reading EOG’s for grades 3 - 5 and noted the higher-level vocabulary and subject matter that would seem abstract and difficult for our particular population of students to connect to. We discussed the particular phrasing within passages and items, and focused on how we can use these types of phrasing and vocabulary with students to help them get used to the terms. We received a sample chart of character traits to use to expand students' vocabulary (i.e., humorous vs. funny). We also received small cards with sample questions to ask in the areas of analyzing, generating, knowing, integrating, organizing, applying, and evaluating. A major point of discussion was on increasing the level of vocabulary we use when we are speaking to children.
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If there are items missing or that need to be amended, please leave a comment or contact Ms. McKenzie.
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