Week 2 Day 5

Today’s lesson went well. I ended up not using the file folder games that I had originally planned on due to the fact that the students can’t read and it would have been quite a challenge. Instead we worked more with syllables, rhymes and creating words. In order to create the words I have been using a strip of paper with boxes on it and then students find letters to fill in the boxes. There are five boxes on the strips of paper and I think I would bring it down to three boxes and explain to the students that every box needs a sound. Some of the students really struggled with creating the new words and I think that would have helped them a little bit. Overall, I am pleased with how the week went and feel more comfortable with teaching language arts. I realized that it is important to incorporate children’s books into the lessons as it get the students more engaged and excited about learning. I look forward to continuing on with teaching language arts in the future.