Matthew reads My Brother

Learner: Matthew

Date: 20.03.17

Learning Area: LH1

Learning Coach: Priscilla Lavakula

NZ Curriculum Achievement Objectives

Literacy Level One
Associate sounds with letter clusters as well as with individual letters
Make meaning of texts by identifying ideas in some texts

Learning Observed:

Matthew has been learning about making sense of what he reads, when he reads out loud. He is also able to use the pictures in the story to help him read simple texts.
As a group, we have been learning to think about what makes sense and use word attack skills to help sound out tricky words. We have been looking at blends, word endings, and word clusters to help us.

Key Competencies/ Vision Principles:

Matthew shows capability by using what he has learned in word attack to sound out tricky words. He has been also thinking carefully about what makes sense and using the pictures to help him. Matthew is being collaborative by reading as a group and helping others. He is making connections from his learning to the texts he reads.

Next Learning Steps:
Continue reading at home and retelling the story again. Carry on with your bug club at home too.

Narrative Assessment - Reading

Learner: Matthew          Learning Coach: Stephanie Hooker         Date: 21 June 2016

Learning Area: Reading Assessment

Learning Observed

Today we completed a Running Record on Matthew to assess his reading capabilities. He scored 90% for accuracy and was able to answer comprehension questions correctly to show his understanding of the story.  He attempted unknown words using picture cues and his letter sound knowledge.  Well done Matthew, keep practicing at home.

Evidence of learning

I wonder if Matthew practices reading at home? How does he solve new words?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Matthew is developing his Capabilities in Reading. He is also using Thinking,  Language, Symbols and Texts.

Next Learning Steps

Attempt unknown words and self correct words with decoding and re-reading the sentence Answer questions during and after the story Read everyday, both at home and school