EDU 371: Phonics Based Reading & Decoding week 3 DQ 1

Read Chapter 9: Word Walls (pp. 142-154).  Also, read this web article from the Reading Rockets program entitled, Word Walls.http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/word_walls

For this discussion forum, choose one of the options below:Option 1: Visit classrooms and take at least ten pictures of various word walls. Create a Pinterest account and display the various word walls. In your posting, include a link to your Pinterest board of word walls and explain what you learned from this experience. Clearly explain how you will use word walls to enhance your literacy instruction.

• Click here for various examples of Word Wall Techniques.
• https://www.pinterest.com/ccathey/word-walls/

Option 2: Create a visual of a word wall you would implement in your classroom. You can draw this on paper or use a digital tool or take a picture. Attach it to your posting. Describe the theme, purpose, and procedures. Clearly explain how you will use word walls to enhance your literacy instruction.

• Watch this YouTube video. The following is an example of teaching vocabulary using a WordWall.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tEjDdFoB2k

Please make sure to refer to chapter 9. Use OPTION 2 I have attached the chapter as a docx. Rubric Scoring sheet is also attached. Please follow that. :) 

Book:Rasinski, T. & Padak, N.D. (2013). From phonics to fluency: Effective teaching of decoding and reading fluency in the elementary school. NJ: Pearson. 

If you have any question please feel free to ask me.