• Part 4: Getting Better at Conferring, Years 3-6

  • Mar 30 2025
  • Length: 29 mins
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Part 4: Getting Better at Conferring, Years 3-6

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  • Part 4: Implementing Conferring in the ClassroomSharon briefly mentions two Year 4 students who struggle with punctuation, affecting both their fluency and comprehension. She explains how the protocol's fluency rubric provides specific language to identify and address these issues, such as "not adhering to punctuation, stress and intonation." During conferring, Sharon models proper phrasing and has students practise immediately with their own books, creating strategy goals they can continue independently.The conversation shifts to practical implementation in classrooms. Sharon reassures teachers that conferring doesn't require perfection and encourages them to start with just one aspect of the protocol, such as fluency. She emphasises that even brief, focused conferences can make significant differences in students' reading development.Phil and Sharon discuss how these short conferences inform whole-class instruction. When teachers notice similar issues across multiple students, they can develop targeted mini-lessons addressing these common needs. The conferring process mirrors the structure of effective mini-lessons: observe, model, teach, practise, and reflect.They highlight the broader impact of conferring beyond specific reading strategies. Students learn a process for identifying problems, applying strategies, and self-regulating their reading. The conferences make thinking visible and concrete, especially when strategy goals are recorded on Reading Calendars or Anchor Charts where students can reference them daily.Sharon concludes by emphasising how conferring contributes to developing strategic readers who continually grow in their abilities. The Year 3-6 period represents an enormous time of reading growth, and effective conferring ensures students develop the tools they need for increasingly complex texts, building readers who know which strategies to apply in different situations.RESOURCESThe Listening to Reading Watching While Writing Protocol Duke, Ward, & KlingelhoferThe Reading Strategies Book 2.0 by Jennifer SerravalloBLOGGetting Better at Conferring, Years 3-6 JOIN TEACHIFIC NOW AND SAVE!Join Teachific today. Access thousands of resources and a growing number of 'anytime' courses within your membership.FURTHER INFORMATIONTune in to "Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy," a free podcast where accomplished literacy educator Sharon Callen and her team share valuable insights and tips. With over 30 years of experience, they provide strategic learning solutions to empower teachers and leaders worldwide. Subscribe on your favourite platform for exclusive literacy learning content. Apple, Spotify, Google, YouTubeRead our insightful blogs, which make valuable connections between resources, podcasts and courses.Visit our Cue Learning website and sign up for the Teacher's Toolkit Weekly newsletter to stay updated on resources, events and discover how Cue can support you and your school.Explore Teachific, our vast collection of PDF resources, to enhance your teaching toolkit. And get even more support from our growing number of 'anytime' online courses.Connect with the latest news and other educators by joining our Teacher's Toolkit Facebook groupExplore upcoming live or online webinar eventsHave questions or feedback? Reach out to us directly at admin@cuelearning.com.au
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