Experiences in Teaching Reading

Experiences in Teaching Reading (20 points for each of 5 methods) = 100 points

The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with authentic teaching experiences in teaching reading. You should plan with your teacher and provide direct instruction to students. This may be done in whole group, small group, or with individual students - or a combination of all grouping arrangements (best).

Students will teach reading in the classroom using a variety of methods focusing on strategies (word recognition, comprehension) that students need to be successful readers and writers. Students and teachers will discuss appropriate methods and decide on a plan that best suits the needs of the elementary students and any time constraints. Reading methods may include: Directed-Reading-Thinking Activities, Four-Block Reading Model Strategies, Phonics Instruction. Specific instructions will be given during lectures and will be included on this page. A one page plan for each experience in teaching reading must be turned in to instructor along with the Experiences in Teaching Reading Log.

1. Students should turn in this cover page and a ONE page description of EACH of the five reading methods used during their field experience (five pages total). The one page description should include which method of providing reading instruction you were using, how many lessons you taught, what those lessons included, any extra materials you made, resources you used, and a bibliography of the literature used. You may attach any necessary sheets that help explain the instruction you provided.

Student Name: _____________________________	LTCY 420
School: __________________________________	Cooperating Teacher: ___________________
Grade Level: ______________________________	" " " Signature: ____________________

Please use the following checklist to log your experiences in teaching reading. If you are using other methods of teaching reading not listed below, please indicate the method in the left column. You may duplicate this sheet if you need more space.

METHOD	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date
Basal reading lessons
Individualized Reading
Language Experience Approach
Readers Theater
Literature-based reading
Guided Reading lessons: Directed-Reading-Thinking Activities (REQUIRED)
Working with Words (REQUIRED)
Writing (REQUIRED)
Self-Selected Reading (REQUIRED)
Phonics (using phonics kit) (REQUIRED)

Note to students: The above grid contains some reading methods that are not REQUIRED, but if you do them please note them on this form. You do NOT have to do any write-ups on experiences in teaching reading that are not required on the syllabus (noted above in yellow).

I certify that I the above form truthfully chronicles my experiences in teaching reading at my field placement.

Signed: ______________________________________________ Date: __________________________
(student signature here)