Henry County Schools Office of ELA Phonics Observation Tool Facilitator: School: Observation Date: ML WS Time In: Time Out: Informal Phonics Observation ST ELA Classroom Elements NE EM PR EX Mini-Lesson (ML) Teacher is leading ALL students in a whole group lesson. Engagement in the lesson and – purpose for the learning are established. Engages students through questioning or activities. Clearly communicates the learning expectations. Provides effective feedback/commentary on student performances. Anchor Charts are in use or created during mini lesson. Work Session (WS) This time provides students with opportunities for purposeful struggle, academic – challenge, or authentic phonics practice on targeted skill to promote student growth. Uses appropriate differentiation for stations/processes/activities. Evident flexible grouping on assessment or student needs. Demonstrates high expectations for students’ understanding of phonics application. Evidence of manipulatives in use for word work. Evidence of F&P manipulatives during station work. Evidence of stations (learning zones or specific work areas) in the instructional space. Evidence of a variety of formative assessments to inform and adjust ongoing instruction. Use of accessible and appropriate technology to enhance learning. Share Time (ST) Time is given for the learner to process the learning that has taken place and ask clarifying questions – of each other or the facilitator. Facilitator is asking questions and learners are given opportunities to respond and demonstrate their understanding. Uses a variety of formative and/or summative strategies to evaluate student understanding. Uses strategies to engage ALL learners in sharing to determine understanding. **We will be looking for evidence of any of the following components to meet the instructional needs of each learner in phonics. Key for Scoring: Phonics Components: Balanced Instructional Texts: NE = Not Evident Word Wall Primary Sources EM = Emerging Anchor Charts Books PR = Proficient Appropriate Pacing Mixed Media EX = Exemplary Clear Lesson Components Digital Content
Henry County Schools Office of ELA Phonics Observation Tool Facilitator: School: Observation Date: Informal Phonics Observation Time In: ML WS ST Time Out: ELA Classroom Elements NE EM PR EX Mini-Lesson (ML) – Teacher is leading ALL students in a whole group lesson. Engagement in the lesson and purpose for the learning are established. Engages students through questioning or activities. Clearly communicates the learning expectations. Provides effective feedback/commentary on student performances. Anchor Charts are in use or created during mini lesson. Work Session (WS) – This time provides students with opportunities for purposeful struggle, academic challenge, or authentic phonics practice on targeted skill to promote student growth. Uses appropriate differentiation for stations/processes/activities. Evident flexible grouping on assessment or student needs. Demonstrates high expectations for students’ understanding of phonics application. Evidence of manipulatives in use for word work. Evidence of F&P manipulatives during station work. Evidence of stations (learning zones or specific work areas) in the instructional space. Evidence of a variety of formative assessments to inform and adjust ongoing instruction. Use of accessible and appropriate technology to enhance learning. Share Time (ST) – Time is given for the learner to process the learning that has taken place and ask clarifying questions of each other or the facilitator. Facilitator is asking questions and learners are given opportunities to respond and demonstrate their understanding. Uses a variety of formative and/or summative strategies to evaluate student understanding. Uses strategies to engage ALL learners in sharing to determine understanding. **We will be looking for evidence of any of the following components to meet the instructional needs of each learner in phonics. Phonics Components: Balanced Instructional Texts: Word Wall Primary Sources Anchor Charts Books Appropriate Pacing Mixed Media Clear Lesson Components Digital Content Key for Scoring: NE = Not Evident EM = Emerging PR = Proficient EX = Exemplary