Throughout this week my students and I have discussed making lists, and various types of lists that can be made (NCATE 6). The firt type of list that we made together was a grocery list. I modeled how to begin a list and had the children brainstorm items we would need to place on our grocery list. As they told me items to place on our list I as modeled how to spell the items. Another list we made this week was a list of animals that live in grasslands. Our reading book this week was "Animal babies in Grasslands." After reading the book we made a list of animal babies that live in the grasslands. As we made lists over the week I discussed that list have a title and sometimes have numbered items and often items are listed down the paper in a row (NCATE 3) The children really enjoyed making the lists and their final lists were great. For their list to complete on their own, I asked them to make a list of the events that were their favorite at the pumpkin patch. We discussed events that had taken place and then I modeled how to spell "Pumpkin Patch" for the title and set them off to work (NCATE 10). I am very proud of their spellings and illustrations they included on their lists! I constantly reminded them throughout the week: "If you can say it you can hear it, and if you can hear it you can spell it."
Your students are doing a great job writing. I can see the improvement. It is great that they are learning how to spell words also. Great use of the indicators. I look forward to reading your next blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat literature choices!!! You have been consistent with instruction which has impacted student learning. The artist did a super job illustrating the picture.
ReplyDeleteYour students are really learning a valuable skill! Great job of modeling how to make lists.
ReplyDeleteYour words- "If you can say it you can hear it, and if you can hear it you can spell it’ reflect the researcher Roach Van Allen many years ago. Look him up! His work can help this study!
ReplyDeleteThis is great project and lesson for the students. Their writing skills are going to improve alot.
ReplyDeleteModel, Model, Model!!! Great job modeling with your classroom and teaching them the importance of learning to spell words on their own. I love the quote! I will definitely start using that in my classroom:)
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