Observation of Others Rm 7/8 Reading

 
My observation of Rm 7 and 8 doing guided reading together in 1 space.

Observation:  Rm 7 & Rm 8 both doing Reading in Rm 7’s space

Happening:
x2 groups at opposite ends of the classroom doing guided reading. Other students spread round room doing their groups current activity.

Students:
They know their own groups and that when the music plays they move to their next activity. ALL students are on task and are self-managing around the room. 

Teacher:
While her guided reading group is reading page to themselves silently she roams the room checking in with x2 students.
Guided reading sessions – Teacher is asking key questions about the text.

Transitions:
Music plays students look at rotation board for where they need to be.

Great ideas I’ve seen/For my own room:
Headphones are kept in toke trays – children have to get them themselves.
On the ipads website being used:  http://www.storylineonline.net/

Activities being done or are done:
Poem – colouring in Poem of the week.
Ipads – Storylineonline
Read to self,   Read to someone
Word work sheets x2 a week (Need to know child’s spelling level so they get appropriate sheet)

Reading Planning:
Teacher uses Reading Rockets NZ Teacher Planner (and then corresponding colour wheel level)
Reading Rotation Plan – Done on our template. SHOWS ACTIVITES ONLY.