Fundation Level I Unit 7 Glued Sounds

I try and think of fun ways to really get them into learning their new words and word parts.  We are in the middle of unit 7 in Fudnations with glued sounds.  We have started working on -ang, -ing, -ong, and -ung and by the end of the week we will have introduced, -ank, -ink, -onk and -unk.  

I made a fun scavenger hunt for my 1st graders to do to practice their glued sounds we have learned so far.  

They will take the sheet below, with a clipboard and search the room for words (I hung words up on index cards).  

When I say, "time's up!" they will go back to their seats, read their words to themselves in their heads and then turn and share with a partner and each read the word list they found.  

Mrs. K 💗

Reading Goals

I will be starting Leveled Literacy Intervention within the next week with my first graders.  They have moved from Double Dose Fundations to LLI now.  

There are a lot of components in LLI and different goals throughout the entire lesson to focus on (phonics word work, fluency, comprehension). It can be a bit overwhelming to constantly change all these goals for numerous classes/levels throughout the day.  

I recently shared my 2nd -4th grade goals on a previous post, but for my first graders I wanted to keep it more simple.  

I love having the I CAN statement/goals on the board, but I feel that it's important, especially with my younger ones (first grade) to keep them in front of them on the table to be seen throughout the entire lesson.  I know their eyes are always on what's in front of them and not necessarily always on the board.  

I wanted to focus on three goals while I have my first graders: 1. Phonics, 2. Fluency, 3. Comprehension.  

I have it sent up as... I can sound out words I do not know (phonics strategies)... I can read with fluency... I can think about what I am reading (comprehension) in the most basic way for them to understand.  

Each session they will have their own sheet in front of them.  I like to hold my students accountable for their own goals.  What they think they need to work on as a reader.  They will place the star post-it next to the goal they will be focusing on that day as a reader during independent reading time.  

Of course I will guide them if I feel their goal is not correct.  

Mrs. Klein 💕

Reading Goals

It's always important for our students to know what they will be focusing on as a reader each day.  They need to clearly see it in front of them to be a constant reminder of what their goal is for that day.  While teaching the LLI program, there are many different goals that my children use throughout each lesson, to focus on one wouldn't work.  I find that going over with them the goals they need as readers daily before each lesson is ideal.  When it comes time to independently read, I allow them to chose their own goal and keep it placed in front of them.  They understand that we are all different and may not have the same reading goals as our friends.  It amazes me to see how they know just what goal to chose for themselves.  They are very aware of their strengths and weaknesses, even as young as 1st and 2nd grade.  

These are their daily goals before each lesson.  The last sheet hanging is their phonics word work which I change for each lesson, the others are goals all readers should focus on while reading. 

When it comes time to read independently, they each get their own goal sheet and focus on one goal in particular.  They place the star next to the goal they feel they need to really practice the most.  This allows me to really form a great teaching moment with them while conferring as well.  If I feel the goal is not in their best interest (it usually is), then I will discuss with them a goal I see better fit for them to work on at that time and why.  I like to be open with my discussions on why they need to work on specific goals.  

Mrs K. 💖

FUNDATIONS Level I & Level II I CAN Statements... Back by Popular Demand!

In my TpT store I have both level I and level II Fundations I Can Statements!  

They are under Phonics- Foundational Skills - I Can Statements Level I  & Level II.

They are fully editable in PowerPoint so you can take away some of the skills for that unit to focus more on what you are doing on a day to day basis and to make it not look like SO much for the children to see, or keep as is.  You can change the font and colors too!

Enjoy! 

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Fundations I Can Statements, Comprehension Skills and Strategies and more!

A Little Tour of Our Reading Room

So I changed a few things up and figured I would take more pictures.  I had gotten a few inquiries on how I organize my reading room and how I group my students.  Below I have my School Wide Scholastic books on the top shelf in grade order and then had printed out a list of the books and authors that are within each unit to place on the front of the binder (my reading buddy actually did that for us).  This just makes it easier when I want to grab an authentic text to use.  

When you walk into my room and look to the right you will see my white board and what I call, my comfortable seating area.  I am hoping to get a small rug to make it even cozier.  It's tough when there is not a lot of space to work with in my room.  I love it though and wouldn't ever trade it! 

On the whiteboard (soon to be  laser  board - I was told like a Smartboard but different) is the groupings I have for my LLI groups.  We named ourselves with wild animal names (something that I love.  I am a HUGE animal lover - If only there were a way to tie in literacy, animals and photography ... my three passions). My photography site: www.danstaphotos.com which I will soon be donating a portion of children's photography purchases to a local literacy charity and in the process of making a brand, Forever Wild - to donate portion to a wildlife charity.  Anyway, back onto the classroom....

This is when I am standing at the back of the room looking toward the door.   I have that small table in the top right of the picture.  That's called the "testing table" where we do our reading and running records.  You can also see to the left of the door the bench I have there.  I have been wanting to take that home to either paint of stain it and make it prettier.  It's pretty neat though because it opens up and that's where all our reading treasures/prizes are! They have to earn ten stamps (remembering to bring their book baggies and do their best work) in order to earn a prize.  

I think my sunflowers are the best.  Who wouldn't want some pretty, bright flowers to brighten up their day? Sure puts me in a better mood. 

 My book sign out is near my door.  If a student is interested in a book of mine I WANT them to take it home and ENJOY it!  I would never say no to them when they ask to take a book home.  Although I like to take note of what they take out and if and when they return it to me!!!  Right outside my classroom door I have a long table with bins labeled by genre.  This is my choice library that my children can decide what books are just right for them that they are interested in reading. I had a picture taken, not sure why it didn't show up.  

Hope you enjoyed the little tour of my tiny, cozy reading nook!  Keep your eyes open for the post I will be putting up soon of conferring with my students while they independently read!  

Mrs. K 💖

Comprehension Skills & Strategies

Comprehension skills & strategies are the main things I teach in my reading support classroom.  I am always discussing a skill and/or strategy that can help them as a reader to better comprehend the text.   This product is editable. You may switch out the genre labels and the colors. I printed all mine out, cut and laminated together with the last page on top, "Comprehension Skills & Strategies" I then hung it on my door, got clothes pins with students numbers/names and they use as their exit ticket after reading... "What skill or strategy did you use as a reader today?" Grab it at my TpT store! 

Mrs. K 💚