For students to become proficient readers, research-based best practices demand that reading instruction be explicit and systematic. Explicit instruction provides a controlled and supportive environment in which students learn the core components of reading correctly the first time. Systematic instruction relies on logically scaffolded instruction from beginning to progressively more advanced skills. Explicit and systematic reading instruction includes modeling, guided practice with immediate, corrective feedback, and sufficient repetition in multiple contexts to support mastery and automaticity. It also includes differentiation to meet the needs of all learners.
Watch the videos, “Literacy Lesson First Grade” and “3rd Grade Main Idea Lesson,” located in the topic Resources.
Literacy Lesson First Grade
3rd Grade Main idea Lesson
For each lesson, write a 200-350 word analysis of how the teacher used the following five components of effective literacy instruction.
Explicit instruction with modeling
Systematic instruction with scaffolding
Student practice with multiple opportunities
Assessment and progress monitoring
Feedback
In addition, write a 200-350 word comparison of the lessons, addressing the following questions:
How was each lesson taught effectively?
How could modeling have been improved?
How did each teacher address exceptionalities (ELL, gifted and talented, special education) during the lessons?
How did each teacher scaffold the lesson to meet students’ various needs?
Support this assignment with a minimum of three scholarly resources.For students to become proficient readers, research-based best practices demand that reading instruction be explicit and systematic. Explicit instruction provides a controlled and supportive environment in which students learn the core components of reading correctly the first time. Systematic instruction relies on logically scaffolded instruction from beginning to progressively more advanced skills. Explicit and systematic reading instruction includes modeling, guided practice with immediate, corrective feedback, and sufficient repetition in multiple contexts to support mastery and automaticity. It also includes differentiation to meet the needs of all learners.
Watch the videos, “Literacy Lesson First Grade” and “3rd Grade Main Idea Lesson,” located in the topic Resources.
For each lesson, write a 200-350 word analysis of how the teacher used the following five components of effective literacy instruction.
Explicit instruction with modeling
Systematic instruction with scaffolding
Student practice with multiple opportunities
Assessment and progress monitoring
Feedback
In addition, write a 200-350 word comparison of the lessons, addressing the following questions:
How was each lesson taught effectively?
How could modeling have been improved?
How did each teacher address exceptionalities (ELL, gifted and talented, special education) during the lessons?
How did each teacher scaffold the lesson to meet students’ various needs?
Support this assignment with a minimum of three scholarly resources.
