Word Work Narrative Assessment - 17 August 2016

Learner:  Jolin      Learning Coach: Michelle Lennon - LH2   Date:   17 August 2016

Learning Area:  Literacy - Word Work

NZC Achievement Objective:  Use language features, showing some recognition of their effects.  Indicator:  Spells some high-frequency words correctly and begins to use some common spelling patterns.

Learning Observed

During iDevelop Jolin has been working on being able to read, write and spell new and interesting words. Jolin has been reading a range of stories that spark her interests.  From these stories she has been finding new and interesting words, then spell them using whiteboards and pipe cleaners. Initially, to spell her new words, Jolin was having to copy the words from cards, or from her book, however she quickly became confident enough to begin spelling words from memory. Jolin has shown that she is reflective when writing as she is able to identify when words aren’t quite right and is able to self-correct them.

Evidence of learning

Here Jolin has made the word ‘shopping’.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Jolin demonstrated that she was: Connected - actively taking part in learning activities. Capable - understanding that spelling gets easier the more you try. Curious - attempting the spelling of words without aides. Managing Self  - able to use equipment in an appropriate manner.

Next Learning Steps

Transfer word work and spelling into daily writing. Play games like I-Spy to see how many interest words can be found in other texts.