Chapter five talks all about a comprehensive literacy framework. The framework is interesting and I like the way they describe the title that they give to it. It is comprehensive because it is "complete and broad" allowing in the become beneficial for all types of learners through its "various needs in multiple instructional ways".
The comprehensive literacy framework has seven components that have to so with reading and writing to, with and by the children, they include...
-read aloud
-share reading and interactive read-aloud
-guided reading
-independent reading
-morning message
-community writing
-independent writing
Learning reading and writing interchangeably helps advance both subjects... "writing can foster reading competence and vise versa if the learner becomes aware of the reciprocal nature of these acts" (pg.90). Which could be a reason why I'm writing this blog. I just read a chapter and now I am writing about it, which allows me to practice both skills and become more familiar with the content being discussed.
Chapter ten talks about assessment. Assessment and instruction go hand and hand. Instruction is ongoing, authentic, and informative. That is exactly what assessment should be too. Assessments allows the teacher to understand the student's processing system. There are many ways to assess, but Katie goes through the process she uses that allows her to stay organized and focused. She uses a binder full of class grids, monthly meetings, guided reading sheets, and a section for each student that consists of notes, reading records, and other material. I appreciate Katie's assessment process and how organized it is. I would like to try this once I get into the classroom, but I am also willing to try other assessment systems until I find what works best for me.
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