Wave 1,2,3! I agree with the philosophy behind this model. How can I enact it in my classroom efficiently?
I feel as though I am on the right track with Wave 1 and Wave 2. I have been able to clearly identify the Wave 3 students, but struggle to access enough one on one time, daily, consistently, and deliberately, to feel as though the gap is being made up.

Resourcing is a big issue here. How can we maximise available resources? Teacher time, SSO support, and peer learning could all be more effectively utilised.

Identification, goal setting and a deliberate action plan, with built in evaluation are all really important factors.

Discussions with students on new learning, and regular contact with families about short term goals are aspects I would like to focus attention on. Using the Fountas and Pinnell Continuum of Literacy Learning will direct teaching and get to the specifics. Using the short term goal setting idea used in the Daily 5 would be a good way to actively involve and empower students in this process. The Daily 5 structure of Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency and Expanding Vocabulary would meld really nicely and give focal points.

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