Excellent Teacher of Reading Chart- DUE 5/5

Here is an example of the template for the Excellent Teacher of Reading Chart. You don't have to use this, but be sure your chart has TWO EXAMPLES for each quality. Include references (books, articles, websites) that show you have taken time to research possible sources of information

This chart is due May 5th. I encourage you to work on it throughout the course.

What I am doing	In the Future
Understand reading and writing development, and believe all children can learn to read and write.
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Can assess children’s individual progress and relate reading instruction to children’s previous experiences
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Know a variety of ways to teach reading, when to use each method, and how to combine the methods into an effective instructional program.
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Can offer a variety of materials and texts for children to read.
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Use flexible grouping strategies to tailor instruction to individual students.
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Am a good reading “coach” (that is, I provide help strategically).
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