The strategy
was implemented four times per week from November 2015 to March 2016. Each session consisted of 20-30 minutes. Instruction began in November 2015 using
lesson one with the students creating posters for their writing folders. Students created either a flip book or a
poster depicting the 5 requirements of a sentence to use as a reference. Anchor charts with physical and mental action
verbs were also created and displayed. The students also made their own posters
for “PENS” and “MARK” for their folders. The lessons were presented following
the instructional steps in the Fundamentals manual with students completing the
learning sheets to mastery. Each lesson
consisted of modeling, think aloud, and student interaction. We followed the “I
do”, “we do”, “you do” sequence for gradual release of responsibility. Students were able to progress through the
lessons and learning sheets given immediate and specific feedback on
independent practice. Students were able
to progress at their own level of understanding. Additional posters, flip books, and study
aids were added for lessons that addressed linking verbs, infinitives,
prepositions, adjectives and adverbs.
The posttest was given in March of 2016 to show growth and
progress.
Dr. James Calder provided coaching during the implementation of this strategy. The first coaching session was on Lesson 5: Prepositional Phrases. He provided on the spot coaching. He also provided feedback stating that it would be beneficial to the students if I told them I was modeling for them. We agreed that follow up would consist of monthly check-ins to review progress charts. There were no other concerns noted at this time. I followed his suggestion in subsequent lessons.
Dr. James Calder provided coaching during the implementation of this strategy. The first coaching session was on Lesson 5: Prepositional Phrases. He provided on the spot coaching. He also provided feedback stating that it would be beneficial to the students if I told them I was modeling for them. We agreed that follow up would consist of monthly check-ins to review progress charts. There were no other concerns noted at this time. I followed his suggestion in subsequent lessons.
