tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post1815054841358394646..comments2023-10-29T04:02:52.571-07:00Comments on Middle School Teacher to Literacy Coach: 5 Strategies to Improve Reading Fluencymiddleschoolteachertoliteracycoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02723130657428914024noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post-12342572205069163992013-08-12T21:23:27.444-07:002013-08-12T21:23:27.444-07:00Hi Amy,
That strategy is probably the one that I&...Hi Amy,<br /><br />That strategy is probably the one that I've seen help the most with fluency. It's definitely worth taking the time to copy the page out of the book and draw in the lines. I'm a big believer in taking time for interactive read aloud and then referring back to that book over and over again during the modeling portion of a minilesson. Sometimes a rich picture book is perfect to use for modeling. As far as getting students to work independently, just make sure you really take the time at the beginning of the year to set and establish expectations-it will not be time wasted! Also, what I seemed to find is that once students realized how helpful working in small groups can be for them as learners they really respected that time for others when it wasn't their turn. It definitely won't be perfect, and there might be a student or two off task every once in awhile, but at that point you have to weight the pros and cons: do you walk around and police the room to keep everyone on task every day or do you dig in with small groups? Good luck to you this year, it sounds like you will be making some pretty significant changes!<br /><br />Kaseymiddleschoolteachertoliteracycoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02723130657428914024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post-71841064978393592622013-08-12T20:54:33.519-07:002013-08-12T20:54:33.519-07:00Great ideas! I love the idea of marking up the tex...Great ideas! I love the idea of marking up the text with the appropriate pauses for the kids. That gives them such a great visual reminder to practice. I'm implementing a lot of Laura Robb's Differentiation this year. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed but I think I'll be able to get into the groove of things. The hardest part, I think, is going to be finding books for the mini lessons to practice modeling the strategies with. I am also a little nervous about preparing them to work independently. I just want to make sure that my kids understand the guidelines so that I can work with a group without having to worry if they are on task or not. ;)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15855775886254286381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post-76590119288880186682013-08-12T15:21:47.578-07:002013-08-12T15:21:47.578-07:00Michelle,
You're going to be a great literacy...Michelle,<br /><br />You're going to be a great literacy coach. I love reading your blog, too! You're full of great ideas!! Thanks for reading my blog!<br /><br />Kaseymiddleschoolteachertoliteracycoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02723130657428914024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post-43645425653020947922013-08-12T15:16:30.512-07:002013-08-12T15:16:30.512-07:00Awww, thanks Ann! So happy to hear that these tip...Awww, thanks Ann! So happy to hear that these tips are helpful to others!middleschoolteachertoliteracycoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02723130657428914024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post-13593258490106159892013-08-12T15:15:50.936-07:002013-08-12T15:15:50.936-07:00I definitely know the feeling! Reading and writin...I definitely know the feeling! Reading and writing is so complex that often there is not always a direct answer to the "what next" question. It definitely depends on the student. I definitely agree though that having little bits and pieces such as this are a nice thing to be able to share with staff and try out with students. middleschoolteachertoliteracycoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02723130657428914024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post-18098820442356313142013-08-12T15:13:44.677-07:002013-08-12T15:13:44.677-07:00Kimberley,
So happy to hear that my blog is a pla...Kimberley,<br /><br />So happy to hear that my blog is a place that teachers can come to learn from. This concept is still bizarre and humbling to me! Thank you so much for your kind words!<br /><br />Kaseymiddleschoolteachertoliteracycoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02723130657428914024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post-27519256158542708072013-08-12T15:12:37.250-07:002013-08-12T15:12:37.250-07:00So happy to hear that, Marion! Thanks for your co...So happy to hear that, Marion! Thanks for your comment! :)middleschoolteachertoliteracycoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02723130657428914024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post-39440983945833282312013-08-12T07:54:10.568-07:002013-08-12T07:54:10.568-07:00These tips make so sense :) love your blog!These tips make so sense :) love your blog!ann r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11104379753568119517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post-44128804090598723172013-08-12T07:29:42.725-07:002013-08-12T07:29:42.725-07:00Hey Kasey! Such great ideas here....thanks for sha...Hey Kasey! Such great ideas here....thanks for sharing! I'm glad I've got all your ideas too as I move forward in this new position! : )Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181911443250232670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post-74334033711269151492013-08-11T18:59:15.293-07:002013-08-11T18:59:15.293-07:00Kasey, these are great activities. Thanks for sha...Kasey, these are great activities. Thanks for sharing. I can also identify with your "what next" question. I often ask myself the same thing As a literacy coach I am the one who is supposed to be able to answer the questions! I'm sure you know the feeling. I will definitely be passing this on to my colleagues! <br />=) Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12292323242971973047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post-47468959154943349182013-08-11T14:40:05.051-07:002013-08-11T14:40:05.051-07:00Kasey,
You are an amazing teacher! Awesome advice...Kasey, <br />You are an amazing teacher! Awesome advice and so well said. I'm a fifth grade reading teacher and have learned so much from your blog!<br />Kimberleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721107054363037129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528270180049100451.post-8437323158369461192013-08-11T14:26:46.812-07:002013-08-11T14:26:46.812-07:00What great suggestions, Kasey! I've often fou...What great suggestions, Kasey! I've often found myself wondering what I could do to help kids read more fluently, other than what I think will work. You've given me a few more strategies to keep in my pocket.<br />MarionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com