Teaching Reading First Grade
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Lawrence Said:
Interactive web sites teaching first grade level math concepts?We Answered:
www.maths.comBeverly Said:
What are some good book titles or book publishers for sixth graders reading at a first grade level?We Answered:
well this isn't your question but if you want to encourage them to like to read more you could read aloud to them but only half the book so they get intrested in finding out what happens.Or you can give them some first grade work and slowly work them up to thier grade level.i read this fun books when i was in fourth grade:the babysitters club. there are like 159 books about them!my sister told me about a book about a chicken who thinks the sky is falling so that might be a good book.
ps i am only in the 7th grade
i want to be a teacher when i grow up that or a writer
Brandy Said:
What activities should I do during the first week of teaching first grade?We Answered:
One of the best books I've read about the beginning of the school year is "The First Six Weeks of School." This book has detailed lesson plans for the first few weeks of school and then broader plans for the rest of the six weeks.Before you can do much academic teaching, you must teach the students the routines of the classroom from how to enter the room, lining up, asking questions, using the restroom, getting supplies, etc. and give them ample opportunity to practice them so that they know the routines and can do them in their sleep so to speak; if this is done, you will not be disturbed during the teaching time by a student not knowing what to do.
If the students learn what is expected of them as far as following classroom routines and rules at the beginning of the year, you will not waste precious classroom time later in the year and you will have much more time available for teaching.
You may also want to have the first graders give you some ideas for classroom rules (they are more likely to adhere to the rules if they decide what they should be).
Do some "getting to know you" activities so that the students get to know the other students. It is also a good way for you to learn more about the likes and dislikes of each student.
Also read to them, have them draw/write stories for you (most first grade students may not yet be able to do a lot of writing). The first week is a good time for you to do informal assessments to see what they know and what they still need to work on. This will help determine your small groups and what you need to work on with each student.
Being a former reading specialist will be a plus in a first grade classroom!
Francisco Said:
Teaching first grade??We Answered:
In the morning, I used to start by writing a morning message to the students on the back easel. We would read it together as a class, then I'd have students come up and circle sight words, punctuation, or maybe sound/letter combinations. Then we would do a calendar routine.Now that it's the end of the year, almost all my students can read fluently so I have them come to their desks and do their grammar warm-ups. We review punctuation, contractions, etc. Then the kids write in their journals based on the rubric I have in place for them. In the beginning, I would give them topics, but now most of them can generate their own ideas.
As for a behavior plan, different colored cards work nicely with the younger kids. I use 5 but some teachers just use 3. All students start the day on a green card. If a student is breaking a classroom rule, they get a warning (the card in their chart turns to yellow). Next, they have to take a time out in the back of the room (red card). Next, they miss recess (blue card). Finally, they are sent to the principal or I call their parent to come sit in the room and/or remove the child (purple card).
I motivate the kids by giving them "team points" for being on task (I keep their tally marks on the board where they can see them). Each team is a certain color (red team, yellow team, etc.). The team that wins each day is entered into the weekly contest. The team with the most wins by the end of the week gets a prize. I also give stickers for good participation during lessons (randomly). This age group loves stickers. I also pick special helpers, let well-behaved groups go to recess first, line up first, etc.
For homework I assign weekly homework packets. They get a sheet of math and spelling each day plus a reading log. All of it is due on Friday in their homework folder. I keep track of the homework by putting stickers on their chart. Most of the kids turn in their homework but some constantly don't. Next year I'm thinking of being more strict about it by calling their parents or giving prizes for students who turn in all their homework each month. I told the class that if everyone turned it in, we'd have a pizza party but that never happened.
Personally, I would love to teach 3rd grade. I am going to be looking for an older grade for next year!
Margie Said:
Teaching a reading resource classroom and needed a basic assessment for my students 4th and 5th at 1st grade lWe Answered:
The Ayers list of spelling words, you could either have the students read the list or spell the list. The list includes a guide for determining grade level. Another resource for comprehension is McCall-Harby. This is a collection of short paragraphs that you read aloud or the student reads and then have a short comprehension quiz.I have a site about teaching phonics which might be helpful.
http://www.squidoo.com/everybodycanread/
Casey Said:
How is reading being taught in the first grade?We Answered:
This really depends on where you are located. A lot of schools are still using phonics as the basis to the reading program. However, the big buzz word seems to be balanced literacy. This is a balance between phonics and whole language. I use it in my first grade classroom with much success. We study phonics rules and have phonics related spelling lessons but we also read books and poems where we rely on good reader clues. Such as use the picture, skip the word and go back and reread. Some schools tell their teachers to just use the reading basal and don't vary from that. Even the best reading series can't do it all perfectly. I would suggest having your daughter meet with the teacher and ask to see the basal or to understand the program. Then she can supplement at home if need be.Ella Said:
Where can I find ready to implement reading workshop activities for first grade?We Answered:
http://www.fcrr.org/forTeachers.htmUnder Curriculum and Instruction there are links to different center activities for Kindergarten and First Grade students. The Kindergarten activities will be great for students still struggling with the alphabet and phonemic awareness. The first grade material is great for students at or above grade level. I hope it helps.