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The students were hooked on the originality of the Talking Pen concept. Interest hasn't dropped as the year has progressed.
The students are encouraged to read the book several times with the pen and then without. They like to "show off" their reading to the teacher by reading the books without the pen. This reflects the quality of the story as a stand alone. By the end of the year, Year 2/3 students could read the story without the pen.
We held a literacy education evening for parents. Students demonstrated the Talking Pen. Parents thought they were fantastic and wanted to know where they could purchase them from.
The new entrants use the pens mainly with the posters.
Basically, we are thrilled with the enjoyment the pens create but also the interesting texts that also encourage reading.
Jenni Adam
Principal
Pukeatua School
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Other comments on the Word Detective Resources:
How long have you been using the resources?
We have used these resources extensively with our students over the last five years.
Do you find the resources easy to use?
They are very useful and easy to use. Very teacher friendly!
What have you found the resources most useful for?
We have found the resources work really well for our students who find phonemic awareness skills difficult to master.
Did you record any results from using the material?
We use the results as part of our assessment portfolio.
Do the students enjoy material?
They are really popular with the children.
Any other comments:
A great resource! Thank you.
Jenny Wilson
Roxburgh Area School
Roxburgh
Central Otago
How long have you been using the resources?
Since 2010
Do you find the resources easy to use?
Yes
What have you found the resources most useful for?
Working with reading recovery children – letter identification and making/breaking at various levels. Also different ways of making a sound all in one reader.
Do the students enjoy material?
Absolutely – they enjoy the patterning of the language, the stories, the bold that allows for easy recognition (and therefore success). They provide a great transition from concept learning to your readers to their own reading and writing.
Thank you very much.
Cathie Newton