Jase read chapters 14 and 15 of ‘Trapped in a Video Game’ with a focus on self-monitoring and self-correcting. Our comprehension conversation centered on making inferences and following the plot sequence. He made predictions naturally as he read.
Jack read ‘How Bear Lost His Tail’ a story slightly above his independent reading level. Our focus while reading was using strategies for working out unfamiliar words, especially blending letter sounds to decode. We also practiced reading on to look for clues to unknown words using a “Does that make sense? Does it look right? Does it sound right?” questioning approach.
Jase retold the events from the last chapter of ‘Trapped in a Video Game’ before reading the following two chapters. Our focus while reading was self-monitoring for accuracy and self-correcting when necessary. After reading, we discussed the plotline and predicted how the story would end.
Jase practiced blending and segmenting words containing consonant blends and digraphs. We also reviewed 4 of the syllable types and marked up words with these types. Finally, we read the next chapter of ‘Trapped in a Video Game,’ focusing on reading accurately.
Jack practiced the spelling patterns - or, - ore, and -oar, noticing when to use each. We manipulated each pattern using magnetic letter tiles and changing one word to another. He completed the book ‘A Dog Like Scruff’ and reread a selection from the book (text only) at a rate of 63 words correct per minute.
Jase read the next chapter in ‘Trapped in A Video Game’ with our primary focus being self-monitoring for errors and self-correcting. We also practiced breaking apart multi-syllable words and blending sounds.
Jase continued reading ‘Trapped in a Video Game,’ resuming with chapter 9. Our focus while reading was reading accurately, monitoring, and self-correcting errors without prompting. We also practiced breaking multi-syllable words and blending syllables.
Jase retold the key events from our last reading before reading the next two chapters of ‘Trapped in a Video Game.’ Our focus while reading was accuracy and self-monitoring.
Jase practiced dividing words into syllables using the vccv and vcv patterns. He identified open, closed, r- controlled, and -le syllables. We read the next chapter in ‘Trapped in a Video Game.’
