Reading Practise Intensive - Day 6 Reflections

Day 6 of the Manaiakalani Reading Practise Intensive was all about vocabulary. 

As the day went on quickly I realised how much more intentional I need to be about including specific and direct vocabulary teaching into my literacy program. It's not that it doesn't happen rather, it happens somewhat haphazardly. This is because, at the year 7 &  8 level, the notable gaps have had to do with comprehension so I have focussed on this and vocabulary has taken a back seat. It's time to put it into the front seat :).

I am particularly interested in doing morphology work with my kids, breaking words into their prefixes, suffixes, and root words and studying them. I think my kids would really enjoy it, and my hope is that this would instil the love of words and language in them.

Moreover, I would like to start using a word wall effectively. I have used them in the past, but they have tended to fall over for one reason or another. I am wondering how I can create and use one where the kids are engaging with it themselves. 

Lots to think about and I'm looking forward to getting into it!