Narrative Assessment Group - Literacy

Learner: Fanxi, Raymond and Lyric     Learning Coach: Abby Morgan  Date: 7 May 2015

Learning Area: Literacy

Learning Observed

During literacy time today I was working alongside Fanxi, Raymond, and Lyric supporting them while they completed the Build it, Read it, Write it high frequency word activity. After explaining the task they quickly settled into their work. As I was guiding Fanxi I observed his increased ability to recognise letters, the sounds they make and he was aware of how to put these together to sound out unknown words. Lyric was attempting to say and identify the letters that were used to make up the words. Raymond began this activity reluctantly , but after seeing the success his peers were having he was keen to join. Raymond was able to correctly pronounce and repeat the words after me, and was able to identify the correct letters and letter order. During this activity all three of the learners were having to take turns with the equipment and share.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this activity Fanxi, Raymond and Lyric were developing and applying the key competencies of; thinking, managing self, and using language symbols and texts. To complete this activity they were managing self by showing their ability to stay on one task, and work through it until it was completed. They were developing their ability to see themselves as capable learners. Thinking skills were required to recall the order of the letters, the pronunciation of the words and the identification of the letters. Using language, symbols and texts was applied to this activity as they were developing their English language skills, both orally and written. The vision principle of cable was being developed as they were enhancing and extending known skills.

Next Learning Steps

Fanxi Practice pronunciation of words. Increase knowledge of known high frequency words. Raymond Develop reading strategies to assist in sounding out unknown words. Provide learning activities to continue developing knowledge and instant recall of high frequency words. Provide activities that link with the alphabet to increase knowledge Lyric Increase knowledge of the alphabet using hands on activities: incorporate drawing? Develop oral language skills; encourage conversation around favourite activities.