Week 17: January 30th- February 4th


     Monday, January 30th

       Mrs. Carlson was gone today so I read with non-typical students. The first book I read was Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. I forgot how much i love that book! It brought back memories from when I was in second grade and the student I read it with seems to cherish it like I did. I then read a graphic novel with a different kid, She’s a very gifted reader. She implements voices that fit the characters of the books she’s reading. This student then told me she relates to the main character because she too has nightmares most nights. She said she tries to think nice thoughts to go fall back asleep. That has got to be scary at a young age.


                                        


Wednesday, January 31st

       Today I read with one of my typical students from this big book called Journeys. Several of my students read from it. It has many chapters and activities compiled into one large textbook. The girl I’m reading with is struggling to make progress in fluency and literacy skills. I keep reminding her to read at home but it seems my words go in one ear and out the other. I’m running out of ideas to get her moving along.



Friday, February 2nd

     After some discouragement on Tuesday, I read with another girl who put me in a great Friday mood. I’m so impressed with how far she’s come.  We’ve gone from flashcards and books with three words on a page to long picture books. Mrs. Carlson also noted her progress.


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  1. Ms. DunleyFebruary 22, 2023 at 9:19 AM

    None of you graphics are showing up this week. Can we look at what the issue might be?

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