RPI: Day 4

Today I learnt it was ok to have both a comprehension and decoding/fluency focus for reading. Previously I have only had one as I though having two would be a bit much. By having one of each, it is allowing for a more balanced approach. Giving 'friendly definitions' for words rather than straight from the dictionary is something I do already so it was nice to know that this was ok as sometimes I've heard people say not to 'dumb things down' for learners which I don't think this approach does but made me feel a bit uneasy about doing it. 

I am excited to introduce the fluency scale to the learners as this will give a good purpose for them recording their independent reading and then listening back to them. I think this will be powerful and motivate students to want to improve how they sound as a reader.  I will also use the KWL with my learners. I have never used it to connect with video or text before so this will be fun.

I will be sharing the LtR protocol tool with other teachers as they may be interested in this.  


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  1. Hi Dani
    It is great to read your reflections from Day 4 of the RPI.
    Yes, I think giving friendlier definitions for the children is a good idea - make it much more palatable for them and makes it easier for our learners to connect with the text, too.
    Did you introduce the Fluency Rubric? If so, I look forward to hearing how it went. I did and my children engaged really positively with it.
    See you Friday,
    Anna

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