As I mentioned before, our read alouds are very curriculum based. So, when I am instructed to read in front of class, it is imperative that I ask the students comprehension questions and/or "retelling" the story where I can ask them what they learned. My CT and interventionist (ELL teacher) introduced visualizing as a tool for the students. This is a way for them to close their eyes, think, and picture the stories in their own minds.
Although my previous read alouds went really well, I am not as confident in the read aloud I accomplished today. However, with the help of the ELL teacher and my CT's input, the students learned a lot from it. My CT is constantly giving my partner and I meaningful feedback and constructive criticism. I think from these 5 weeks, I will have taken with me more information than I could imagine.
What kind of feedback has anyone else received after a read aloud, morning meeting, or other lessons in the class?
That is a very good point, that students should be able to retell what they learned! One comprehension strategy that we work on with our kids is being able to make predictions. Every once in while we will stop and ask them to share what they predict will happen. What I have learned the most is that not every story is going to be a hit, but when one is, discuss all the parts that the kids can understand and get the most out of.
ReplyDeleteThat's really interesting that your read alouds are so curriculum based! I can tell you're learning a lot though, the main feedback that I get from my CT is that I tend to read a little bit fast when I get nervous, so he just encourages me to not stress out about it, and have fun with the class. I still think Kindergartners can be intimidating!
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