Saniya's Reading Learning Story - 13.3.15

Learner: Saniya Ali    Learning Coach: Tracey Dillner           Date: 13.3.15

Learning Area: Literacy - Reading

Learning Observed

Saniya had a teaching session about how we could try to read words we are unsure of. She was able to identify different letters and letter blends within basic sight words, but still looked for confirmation from me. Saniya used her finger to point to each word she was reading and would attempt words that were unfamiliar to her. When she came across a word she found tricky, I wrote it on the board and the whole group worked together to stretch out all the sounds and figure out what the word was. When other learners read their stories, Saniya remained on task, listening patiently and making a good effort at decoding and reading words that they were not sure of.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Saniya showed that she was able to listen to other people and help them when they were stuck (Participating and Contributing). She has developed in confidence, and is beginning to look for help when she needs it (Managing Self). In this lesson, Saniya showed that she had an understanding of basic sight words and is starting to decode some new words that are outside of her regular day to day vocabulary (Using Language, Symbols and Text).

Next Learning Steps

Practice reading to herself and confidently reading aloud to someone else on a daily basis. Use Saniya's Personal Dictionary (in her iDevelop folder in Google Drive) and practise saying and spelling these at home. I wonder what Saniya's last school gave her for spelling practise? Begin reading suitable texts while gradually reducing pointing to the words with her finger and imagining pointing to them instead.