Primary/Junior School
Research Assignment #2
Sept. 29, 1998

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1. Before Wednesday, October 7:

2. On Wednesday, October 7, visit a primary classroom at your school during Language time. This is your task there:

a. Pick one element of a balanced reading program (Guided Reading, Shared Reading, Independent Reading, or Read Aloud) that you observed during the visit. Describe how the teacher carried out that aspect of the program. Consider:

  • the type(s) of text(s)
  • the introduction and routines
  • the skill focus
  • the extension or follow-up opportunities.

b. Describe the methods by which phonics and/or spelling were taught in this class.

c. Describe procedures of the class’s writing program.

  • Were topics assigned or chosen independently?
  • Was a lesson taught on some aspect of writing?
  • What routines were in place for quiet writing time, for revising and/or editing, and for sharing with peers and/or the teacher?

Note: if you are visiting a Kindergarten class:

  • What procedures were in place that encouraged students to explore writing beyond circle time?
  • Keep notes so that you can share your observations when our class meets on Wednesday, October 14.

3. Check below for your display/group project responsibilities. This work is due October 13 (if it is a Hearne project) or October 14 (if it is a display at OISE).

"Tips Exchange"
Rotation Order for Group Projects/Displays

  1. Housekeeping
  2. Songs
  3. Routines
  4. Our Neighbours at Hearne
  5. Field Trips/Web Sites/Computer Programs
  6. Stories
  7. Update Board
  8. Learning Games/Active Games
  9. Poems
  10. Visual Art
  11. Bulletin Boards/Wall Displays
  •  For each rotation, go to the next number on the list (e.g., if you were responsible for Stories up to September 29, you will be responsible for the Update Board from September 29 until our next class on October 14.)
  • Bulletin Boards/Wall Displays goes to Housekeeping.
Primary/Junior School
Research Assignment #2
Sept. 29, 1998

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