Final Blog

I have really enjoyed the opportunity to work with a student this summer. Especially one who is full of energy and loves to read. We read several books throughout our time together and it was always fun to her that she had fun doing work at the end of each session. I know that she will do well in first grade next year!

 

We have been busy throughout our five sessions together. We have worked on spelling, reading aloud, word families, comprehension and understanding events, and done an abundance of reading. Celina always does what is asked of her without questions. She does very well at following instructions and reading aloud. She is very knowledgeable and is always up for a challenge. When we first started our sessions, I had her read texts that were at her reading level. Toward the end of our time together, I had her read more challenging texts. She did very well but stopped often because her mouth was tired. I often ask her what words mean that she is reading in books. For example, I asked her what a mansion was and she replied with confidence, “it is like a big house that costs A LOT of money. Seriously you have to be really rich to live in one of those!” I am always impressed with her answers.

                Celina reads at an M-O level in Fontas and Pinnell. The only recommendations that I have for her to work on practicing reading a few longer books. She was a little resistant to this but usually made it through half of the text. Some books that might be beneficial for her to start with are The Berenstain Bears, Arthur, and Franklin. They are still fun reads but offer more text on each page. I would also have her read books that she has not read so she can practice new words