Does your curriculum include a pre-assessment? Or is this missing from your current curriculum? Type “included” or “missing” in the comments to let me know.

@heathervoyer3782

2 жыл бұрын

ESL newcomers are screened within 30 days of enrollment. Other ESL kids use the assessment from the previous spring. Schoolwide benchmark assessments are given to all students at BOY, MOY, and EOY. Scope and sequence is difficult even with small groups, BC they are grouped by homeroom, not by ability level.

I think this is so important for teachers to evaluate where there students are phonetically. Most teachers continue on even if students are not secure in the skills. It is frustrating to coach them when they are just trying to make it through the curriculum and not focusing on the students needs. I am planning on sharing this video with them so maybe they can see the importance of their pacing guide.

@learningattheprimarypond

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's hard for teachers to balance sticking with a scope/sequence but also being responsive to the data they're seeing!

Thank you for the wonderful tips throughout your video! This year we have been trying to do a better job of teaching for mastery not just exposure. In the younger grades for phonics we do whole group instruction of grade level concepts, but then our small groups reteach or extend the phonics practice students need.

@learningattheprimarypond

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a great plan to incorporate both whole group and small group instruction!

I found this to be super insightful, especially the diagnostic you mentioned, which by the way I do not have at my school. I also appreciate access to your freebie Phonics scope and sequence!

@learningattheprimarypond

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear!!

I teach at a small private school and we do not have any formal assessment resource.

@learningattheprimarypond

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Pauline! Here's a free resource for a phonics assessment: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Phonics-Diagnostic-Assessment-7565061

Thank you for your phonics info. We have been trying to do more pre-unit and post unit assessments. Students can recognize the word but have trouble with dictation.

@learningattheprimarypond

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the pre and post-assessments can help provide valuable info!

My ESL kiddos tend to REALLY struggle with short vowels. It makes that step seem so slow.

Is your program compatible with ECRI?

@learningattheprimarypond

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's compatible!

Where can I find this assessment?

@learningattheprimarypond

2 жыл бұрын

Here's the Free Phonics Diagnostic Assessment: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Phonics-Diagnostic-Assessment-7565061

What do you do about backsliding after extended school breaks?

@learningattheprimarypond

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Heather! First of all, know that this is totally normal! I purposefully integrate extra review into times when I'd normally be doing transitions or "brain breaks." We play a lot of review games during these times! In my phonics program, From Sounds to Spelling, there's already a spot in the lesson plan that allow for review. This is a great time to practice skills students may have temporarily forgotten!

Yes, we have a few different spelling inventories.