What is an observational assessment of children's performance and responses to instruction throughout the school day? (Yetta Goodman)

the collection of ideas and concepts one has for a given topic or situation based on experiences and/or reading

Vocabulary

An instructional approach that develops students' skills and motivation for writing. Children write on topics of their own choice every day or several times a week with an emphasis on the writing process.

a range of instructional options for instruction including whole class, small group, and independent reading.

a way of closely observing, recording, and analyzing oral reading behaviors to assess how the reader is using specific cuing strategies

a process where the teacher guides small groups of students in reading short, carefully chosen texts in order to build independence, fluency, comprehension skills, and problem-solving strategies.

Phonemic Awareness

a method for closely observing and assessing a student's oral reading of a story or book, or 150-300 words excerpted from a longer text.

a student who speaks one or more languages other than English, and who is just developing proficiency in English

daily instructional routines used by teachers to determine children's literacy needs and to plan appropriate instruction

the awareness individuals have of their own mental processes and the subsequent ability to monitor, regulate, and direct themselves to a desired end?

What is finding and constructing meaning in a text?

a reference to the young child's developing knowledge of how print works before formal instruction begins. Once referred to as reading readiness, it supports the understanding that young children begin to develop knowledge about and use of literacy befor

a process that begins with teacher modeling, demonstration, or explanation of the skill or strategy, guided practice, leading to application in individual reading and writing.

words that students can identify immediately without decoding.

A process where the teacher leads the class in reading or chanting a text.

the ability to read the text accurately and quickly

An informal observation of what students are learning, their learning behaviors, social interactions, and academic performance. They are usually gathered over time.

a special place for students to sit as they share their finished writing with the class. It is a time to celebrate accomplishments and encourage peer interactions.

the point at which children can achieve more difficult tasks with the support of a more capable teacher or peer

The steps writers take when they compose both formal and informal pieces. The steps include planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.

sound/symbol connections, or graphophonics

fast, effortless , and accurate word recognition that grows out of repetition and practice?\.

a carefully planned instruction in a skill or strategy that shifts the responsibility for learning from teacher to student (gradual release of responsibility)