#UrbanEdChat Archive
#UrbanEd chat is a twitter chat for educators. Topics relevant to the subject of urban education will be discussed, but all educators are encouraged to join the conversation. The chats will be moderated by Ben and Neil, founders of Engaging Educators and elementary school teachers in Detroit, MI.
Thursday February 18, 2016
Welcome to tonight. Let's start with introductions. Tell us about You, Who, where, and what you teach!
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Tiffany, Alabama, 2nd thru 5th grade Reading and Math Interventionist.
Question 1 is on its way!
Michelle, Houston TX 5th grade teacher
Q : I believe fluency, accuracy, and comprehension plays a vital role in a proficient reader.
A1: Proficient readers are able to decode words, and comprehend or communicate about what they have read.
Beth. North Street, MI. 5th G reading, ELA.
a1 Being able to truly think deeply about a text and make connections. also being fluent doesnt=speed calling out words
A2: I think it is between 3rd and 5th grades.
1st is where they grow the most in reading levels typically and u have the largest gaps.
I had a S last year who had not mastered all 375 sight words .
Hi everyone Desiree from MI just finished class but glad to hop on for a minute
I think right away 1st or 2nd grade is obvious pt. Of falling behind
by not telling them them that "I'm not a reader"
Hi! I’m tipping in for a bit! I am Delsia.
It is a lot! But I feel they don’t get the instruction they truly need in 1st. Thats why Reading Recovery is
…Reading Recovery is designed around first grade usually.
more so comp issue then as opposed to accuracy
a3: many of them can call out words. Can they make meaning. Main idea and inferring!
A3: IMO it's synthesizing info that is hardest
exactly. Bet many people don’t even know what a phoneme is and yet that is what they are teaching!
A3: The comprehension of the academic register!
Hi guys! Sorry I'm joining in late. Jessica Gibbs, K-5 instructional coach from Detroit, MI.
Okay guys I am out! Need to finish packing!
Great learning from all of you!
A1: a proficient reader can decode, read fluently with expression, comprehend, and communicate what they have read.
A3: Ss have trouble making inferences. If the real life experiences lack, it’s hard for them to make connections.
A3: Vocabulary is a difficult skill to master because lack of exposure.
A3: We put so much on the Ss level, that we forget to build on that. Then the Ss can’t handle complex text and we wonder why.
A3: Recalling what they just read. Not being fluent, can cause a breakdown in comprehension process because it is choppy
A2: To me S's start trailing as early as pre-k. Gaps in dramatic play, Print awareness, letter rec, phonics, sight words etc
A4: would love more strategies for this purpose - repeated readings, sight word flashcards, small group instruction
A2: that gap becomes even more pronounced in 1st and 2nd grade with struggles in decoding, comprehension, & vocab acquisition
A2 When they never get the chance to read for enjoyment!Too much T selected.Find the right book=success https://t.co/0YnCeEZqYw
A3: inferring, identifying themes, main idea and details, comprehending non fiction texts, interpreting fig. language,
A4: First, let's make sure our strugglers have a good, strong teacher.
A4: Guided Reading!! Small groups and differentiation make such a great impact when executed correctly.
A4: explicit modeling of focused teaching points with sight words, focused phonics, decoding, & comp skills w/ leveled texts
A2: Right from the start, if they're not trained properly.
Teaching guided reading MS 5th Sm group with works great https://t.co/EYCHYZIMgp
A4: Guided Reading!! Small groups and differentiation make such a great impact when executed correctly.
A5: I think all urban educators should be trained in the foundations of reading.
A6: Great point . Then perhaps we will see less strugglers in reading.
A6: I would like schools and school districts to provide "REAL" reading training for teachers.
Agree 150%!! I wonder how we can make this happen? https://t.co/23qm8GZjRb
A6: I would like schools and school districts to provide "REAL" reading training for teachers.
A6: Professional development is key for reading instruction. That’s a start.
Thanks for a great chat! Everyone have a fantastic Friday!
