Taria Willis

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@LaTonya34557162 @UvondaMitchell I believe it is importance for all staff to promote reading. It is helpful in getting students to read when they know everyone is cheering for them.

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@kalbritt2 @UvondaMitchell This is a great idea. I think having someone come in to read to students help them make a connection to their community as well as see fluency reading.

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

One thing I would like to see happen is a book give away. This was done in a neighboring county school. We are trying to contact the specialist at that school to find out the details. #CF19CultureofLiteracy @UvondaMitchell

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@Cford2019 @UvondaMitchell Using lexile scores can also help you in preparing students for state testing.

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@AlonzoLockett @UvondaMitchell I agree. Students sometime do not score as well as the teacher knows they are capable of creating false data. You are correct once they understand the importance of the scores their mindset changes.

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

My school uses STAR assessment for reading and math. It is usually administered 4 times/yr. I use the data to determine what skills students have mastered and what skills needs to be improved. #CFQualityAssessments @UvondaMitchell

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@RonricaG @UvondaMitchell I am interested in Tumblebook cloud. If it increase literacy and draw students interest, I can see how this would be a great resource.

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@only1urs @UvondaMitchell I love using graphics prior to teaching a lesson. It helps to activate prior knowledge as well as elicit conversation.

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

There are numerous digital resources I use with my class. The digital resources I use the most are brainpop and Study Island. I like them because they express the standard in terms student can easily understand. #CF19DigitalResources @UvondaMitchell

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@CharlieBass16 @UvondaMitchell Breaking down words into syllabus and sounding it out is still an effective way to learn words. This is how I remember word knowledge being taught. Of course, we didn't have access to the knowledge we have today.

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@Cford2019 @UvondaMitchell My students also use context clues. Using context clues can also help to check students understanding of the reading.

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

In my class, we teach students to use context clues. For example, the word priority. The story was about putting the most important things first. Student were able to figure the word using content clues in the story. #CF19Phonics @UvondaMitchell

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@RonricaG I agree. I think exposing kids to vocabulary in all content is key to them developing and understanding vocabulary.

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@LaTonya34557162 @UvondaMitchell Word walls are an effective tool to help students in understanding words and especially to draw on prior knowledge when reading other text.

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

One method we use that is embedded in the program is give vocabulary test on at lease four word that vital to understanding the unit. Also, we use words of the standard. #CF19VocabularyIdeas @UvondaMitchell

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

I use a program that has a word study component that focuses on vocabulary. Every week students receive new spelling words. #CF19VocabularyIdeas @UvondaMitchell

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@RonricaG @UvondaMitchell I also use this type of rubric. I agree this allows student ownership of their progress. I have found it also motivate students to work harder.

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@CharlieBass16 @UvondaMitchell I like you rubric. I would like to know if the students receive a concern is he/she required to redo the activity or is a numeric grade assigned?

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@KalimaRembert @UvondaMitchell I also like using this strategy because it make them think beyond what is written on paper.

[Taria Willis @WillisTaria]

@maestrOglesby @UvondaMitchell I like this theory also; however, I have some difficulty in my students understanding the terminology.