Sounds exactly like my classroom.... it is really difficult to
teach them, because they all have different reasons for
struggling and different needs from me.

Students are usually placed in my class because they failed
their 8th grade state reading exam, and the hope is to improve
their reading so they can pass the 11th grade exam and graduate.

I really appreciate your help!!!
THANK YOU!
Mandy

On 1/07/09, Teri wrote:
> I think I can help. I've been in your place more than once.
> First, though, I need to know what remedial reading is at
> your school. How do they determine which students are placed
> in your class? For instance, at my school, all students who
> haven't "passed" the FCAT (I teach in Florida), are put into
> intensive reading. The students may be poor readers, poor
> critical thinkers, or just poor test takers. If this is your
> case, I can help a lot.
>
> On 1/05/09, MPS wrote:
>> Help!
>> I am a first year teacher, teaching three classes of high
>> school Remedial Reading and two ESL Reading classes.
>> I have very little background in reading instruction, as
>> my Masters and certification were in Language Arts, with
>> more emphasis on writing.
>>
>> I have tons of books and assessment tools, but what I'm
>> really struggling with is a basic skeleton curriculum.
>> What should I be covering and how should the time be
>> spent? My school is unable to provide this, and they are
>> expecting me to create a curriculum as I go.
>>
>> The school year is halfway through, and I feel like I am
>> struggling. Any ideas or anyone willing to help?

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