Reading tip

How many times have you had parents say they did not understand why their child was on a reading level when they can read the guided reading book with no problem.  You then have to tell them for the 10th time that by the time their child takes their book home they have read it several times in class.  Parents often have a hard time accepting that the first several times they read the book in class they struggle.  The following was sent to me from Mailbox as their timely tip.  Parents can't argue when their own child writes down words they don't know.

Assessment Tip: running records

This management strategy makes it easy to do running records during reading group time. Set out a supply of sticky notes. Complete running records on individual students as the rest of the group reads independently. If a child who is reading on his own has trouble figuring out a word, he writes the word on a sticky note and flags the page with it. When you are free, help him figure out the word(s). You’ll be able to complete the assessments without interruption, and students will get practice monitoring their reading!