In a message dated 7/8/2007 9:35:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I agree with Elaine that DIBELS can message readers that WPM is what reading is all about. You're right....DIBELS can leave that message. So, we need to intervene and let them know daily what fluency is, and why it is important. I have mentioned earlier that I do Reader's Theater, daily practice and weekly performance. In those DAILY situations we talk about what fluency REALLY is and why it is important. I have a rubric for performance day, and after each performance the students give positive comments about each performance. I also give positive comments and suggestions for improvement. When DIBELS comes around I let them know, this is a test to see if all that practice is working and for them to think about what we have learned about fluency. It makes a difference. We need to be specific, we need to show them the difference. Terry/FL ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
