Embedded Readings....The Sequel
I have started to get some responses about the embedded readings. Several other teachers are trying them with their students and I hope to post their feedback here. Let me know if you've tried one and how it went!!
with love,
Laurie
with love,
Laurie
I've been writing extended readings using the embedded readings guideline. So far I've written three. It's such an easy way to write a story! The kids think they're great. Everyone understands the basic story. Almost all of the class understands almost all of the second story. They say it's really easy to figure out unknown words when the basic story is embedded. the third version is targeted towards my advanced kids, and they appreciate that I am challenging them.
I also have, twice now for sectional writings (6 of the target structures), given kids 3 options: 1) use the basic story I've written and add two sentences for each one I've written; 2) draw the story using the vocab and the drawings in the book (I use Cuentos Fantasticos); 3) write a completely different story, but still using the target structures. The lower kids are really appreciating having a basic story to add to, and are doing a much better job writing more. The other two options are what I usually have done anyway.
Hurray for embedding!
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Diane,
Thanks so much!!!! I hope to put all of this together somehow for folks.
with love,
Laurie
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