Assignment 1: October 8, 2024 - Pose a Problem of Practice: How can I supplement the our Phonics program with activities that will reinforce the study of the letters and their sounds as well as the words included in the Phonics Units of Study? The Phonics program lacks any immediate assessment of the students' internalization of the lessons taught. I believe that adding some games and fun activities like picture sorts, word games and small group activities will reinforce the students' internalize what they are learning. Gathering data will consist of tracking how it carries over into their writing, using the TC assessments as well as simple encoding assessments.
Peer Comments: Adding interactive activities like games and picture sorts is a great way to make phonics more memorable! Which specific skills or patterns from the Phonics Units of Study are you anticipating reinforcing through these playful methods? - Sue Luft
Hi Lindsay - I am doing something very similar in 3rd grade. I can't wait to compare results, especially the carry over. - Sarah