My name
is Alisha Sinclair. I am a student at Grand View University. Currently I'm
enrolled in a literacy course where I am working with an elementary student who
struggles with reading. Through this literacy course I am learning different
reading strategies that I can apply to help the growth of my struggling reader.
I am working with a struggling reader in a 5th grade classroom at a school in
the Des Moines School District.
This
school offers a learning environment where responsibility and respect are just
as important as any subject being taught. The emphasis that the school has on
order and discipline provides a great environment for the children to
concentrate on their studies. This is the only school in the Des Moines
district to offer the Core Knowledge Sequence. Any child living in Des Moines
may apply to attend Phillips Traditional School.
At this
particular school they:
•Offer the Core knowledge Sequence.
•Teach basic skills.
•Focus on home-school relations.
•Emphasize discipline, responsible
citizenship, and respect.
•Requires homework from all students.
•Select staff who value traditional education.
The struggling reader I will be working with
is a 10 year old girl. She was selected for me by my CT. The information I have
collected from him tells me that this young lady has problems with reading
comprehension and spelling. I am anxious to start working with her and applying
my knowledge to hopefully help her become a better reader
http://www.grandview.edu/
