Analysis of Videos

Running Record 1:
In this video we learned how to document accurate words, inserted words, ommitted words, or different words for what was in the text. All of these symbols make sense the way she wrote them. It makes sense to write above a word the word said if they substituted something different. You should write what words are inserted as well to see if they are making sense of the sentences. Also it's important to recognize what words they are ommitting in case there is a common thread throughout a passage.

Running Record 2:
In this video we are told to document if they are sounding something out. This is good for teachers to write down when we are analyzing running records so that we can see what types of sounds they might be having trouble sounding out instantly. Self-corrections are good for students to make because it can help show us that they are listening to themselves when they read and make note that something didn't sound right. Self corrections are sometimes more insightful into a students reading ability than the words that they read incorrectly because they are trying to predict the next word due to context when they make self corrections.

Running Record 3:
Repeating of words or a group of words happens a lot with students because they are wanting to make sure that they are reading correctly. The key with this idea is to give the students as few errors as possible and give them the benefit of the doubt. They have already said the words accuractely they just wanted to be positive.

Running Records: Assessing
When you are tutoring a student it's important to show them what they are doing correctly and praise them for this before trying to help where they are making mistakes. If you let them know they are successful they will try harder to make corrections where needed. Also it's important for students to know what they are supposed to be working on before starting a new session. This way they can focus in on something they know you are looking for and can work hard at making corrections.