PSELA2b: Uses a variety of explicit and interactive approaches to teach key aspects of word study such as phonemic awareness, print concepts, and decoding
Evidence 1: Excerpt from Morning Meeting section of Substitute Plans
Description: On some days we begin Morning Meeting by singing "I Know a Name that Rhymes with ___________", and we end meeting by singing, "Willoby, Walloby Woo".
Analysis: Once children have a good grasp of the principles of language, they delight in sharing this by expressing the opposite. Expressions of humor through silliness, nonsense words and rhymes enthrall young children. As I teacher I use this tool to capture and maintain the children's interest and attention, while at the same time teaching letters and their sounds.
Evidence 2: Excerpt from "Hannah's Collections" and Sorting Lesson Plan
Description: When sharing "Hannah's Collections" by Marthe Jocelyn during a math lesson, I encourage vocabulary development by teaching students the following new words, "collection", "announcement" and "museum". These words are then added to our classroom Word Wall.
Analysis: Children learn the meanings of words in the context of their experiences. As we read stories, participate in field trips around town and discuss events occurring at home, children acquire new language. By placing these written words throughout our classroom children become immersed in a language-rich environment which continues to encourage further language development.
