That is a fabulous idea! It makes the conferencing seem more manageable. Thanks for sharing. Jane
On 3/15/07 11:28 AM, "kimberlee hannan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I use the 3x4 inch labels. I preprint the labels with the kids' names down > the side and the strategy/standard I am focusing on with the class OR what > the specific strategy I want to focus on with that individual child. My > SPED kids or EL kids may need a different strategy focus than my advanced > kids. I can copy and paste most things, but it takes a few minutes to type > them out and I really only get to everyone only once or twice a month as > they only have independent reading/writing two-three days a week. I only > try to ask a child one learning-type question as I conference. If we are > studying connections in reading, I write that on the label and ask them > about their connections. If we are studying word choice in writing, I ask > them about a section where they can use some more sentence combining, or > powerful language. I make a note of the question and the kid's answer on > the label. When all the labels are full, I have conferenced with everyone. > > I hope that's what you meant. > Kim > > On 3/15/07, Sherri Neofotist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> On 3/15/07 1:13 AM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >> >>> Kim writes: >>>> I had a binder for the class with a piece of paper for each student >> inside. >>>> On my computer I have a program for printing mailing labels. I make a >>>> template that has the criteria for this round of conferences and room >> for >>>> name and date, and print enough labels for each student. I think I can >> even >>>> pre-name them. During the conference I make notes on the labels about >> what >>>> was said or done. At the end of the conferences I just peel the labels >> and >>>> stick them on the student's paper the binder. When all the stickers are >>>> gone, I know I've met with everyone and can move on to the next round. >>>> >>>> Over time I have a wonderful chart of growth. I have very little to bog >> me >>>> down during the conference. I learned quickly to keep my notes short >> and to >>>> the point because even the large mailing labels have only so much room >> to >>>> write. I am pretty sure this would work for as many students as you >> need. >> >> Could you expand on what you mean by 'make a template that has the >> criteria >> for this round of conferences' means? >> >> I've been intrigued by the talk of workshops, which I used to do and got >> completely away from because of pressure from administration in one of the >> schools I taught in. >> >> My personal professional development plan for this year is to delve into >> differentiated instruction and try to implement it in my classroom. I >> teach >> 7th grade language arts. I'm finding much more information on DI at the >> elementary level and when I find it for middle level, the information >> seems >> more geared toward math, science, and social studies. >> >> Come to find out as I've read about DI, I was actually "doing it" when I >> had >> workshops. >> >> Any and all information I can collect from the group as to workshops and >> DI >> would be greatly appreciated. >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Sherri Neofotist >> >> The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of >> responsibility and the wings of independence. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org >> >> To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to >> http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. >> >> Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive >> > > _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
