Context

During my RE3030 Block 1 class at ASU, I completed several assignments. I conducted a spelling test for an entire first grade class and then conducted a spelling test for one, lower-level reading student. I also performed the word recognition inventory for this particular student.

Impact

I had to put together a word recognition inventory for the spelling test. I also used my professor's materials to create a short reading book so I may assess the student's reading skills. This artifact has taught me how to assess children's reading and spelling skills. It will be useful when I become a teacher so that I may be more aware of what my students may need.

Alignment

I have met DPI Standard 1, indicator 1 because by using the WRI (word recognition inventory) I was able to assess a student's accuracy and fluency in reading.

I have met DPI Standard 1, indicator 2 because we were taught in our class what influences dialect and how certain accents may affect the way a student pronounces a word or reads a passage.

I have met DPI Standard 1, indicator 4 because I understand that my student's social, cultural and linguistic backgrounds all have an effect on how he/she learns and comprehends information.  A child's background and home life has a huge impact on how well they are going to do or not do in school.

I have met Standard 1, indicator 5, because I understand that learning to read is building upon a student's existing knowledge. As soon as the student develops an understanding of certain words, they are able to progress and move on to different and more challenging reading levels.

I have met Standard 1, indicator 6, because I understand that literacy is imperative for a person to function in society.  If someone has a difficult time reading, they are going to have a difficult time functioning in society. Reading is present, no matter where you go.  Therefore, students must learn how to read and develop a fluency in reading in order to grow personally and socially.

I have met Standard 1, indicator 7, because I know that the English language is continually changing.  New words and phrases are constantly being created and added to dictionaries.  It is important that we keep up and maintain understanding of the new information being added.

I have met Standard 7, indicators 4, 6, and 7, because I am able to use many different strategies in instruction.  For this assessment, I had to call out words for the student to spell by writing the word, they had to sight read words, read passages to me, and answer context questions.  This includes several different methods to reach the student.  Since all students are different and unique, hopefully one of these methods will allow the student to fully grasp the concept being taught.