JANNAH LOTT
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Reading...for pleasure.

3/1/2021

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Today, two of my students returned from suspension.  I had planned a guided writing lesson, looking at human rights heroes.  As it happened, the lesson didn't pan out that way at all.  The ten minutes free reading time I had planned at the start of the lesson was a resounding success.  I had new books added to our class library and tactically placed books on student desks to encourage them to engage with them.  Students were captivated by the books.  So much so, that when I offered them choice about the remainder of the lesson; to continue reading or to proceed with guided writing as previously planned, they grasped the opportunity to read. And read they did. For almost 60 minutes, all students were immersed in books and sharing what they were reading with peers.  This lesson reminded me why it's critically important to have a classroom rich in texts; because opportunities for incidental reading should be many and often. 
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Tracey Evans
5/23/2021 07:38:42 pm

So true - to be flexible in our lessons is to be good educator! We often miss the obvious. You didn't - well done!

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Tracey Evans
5/23/2021 07:40:33 pm

I agree - we all need a little bit of Stocky!

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  • Home
    • About me
    • Professional qualifications
  • Professional Standards
    • Professional Knowledge >
      • Standard 1 - Know students and how they learn.
      • Standard 2 - Know the content and how to teach it.
    • Professional Practice >
      • Standard 3 - Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning.
      • Standard 4 - Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
      • Standard 5 - Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning.
    • Professional Engagement >
      • Standard 6 - Engage in professional learning
      • Standard 7 - Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
  • Blog
  • References
  • Contact