Learning Log: Chapter 4

There are several readability formulas that can be utilized to estimate the difficulty of a text (Vacca, Vacca, & Mraz, 2011).  I found the readability interesting to complete.  I was surprised that the text scored at the level it did.  I choose Recess at 20 Below by Cindy Lou Aillaud.  It scored at a 4th grade reading level.  I would have thought 1st or 2nd grade.  As a kindergarten teacher, I would use this book as a read aloud to work on comprehension and also integrate it into some of the content areas such as social studies and science.

Portfolios include a variety of significant pieces to assess students' work and progress (Vacca, Vacca, & Mraz, 2011).  Often I have utilized keeping portfolios for my students to gather assessments and show progress throughout the school year.  I am currently keeping a portfolio for my daughter as we home school this school year.  I like the idea of including self-evaluations or reflections as a part of the portfolio.

References 

Vacca, R.T., Vacca, J. L. & Mraz, M.  (2011). Content area reading: literacy and learning across

the  curriculum. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.