Transitional vs Intermediate

Transitional vs Intermediate

1. Intermediate stage

   • Reading
     • expand reading interests
     • larger background knowledge
     • increase in fluency
   • WRITING
     • become increasingly confident and fluent in their writing and able to work on longer pieces over many days
     • automatically spell out words needed for writing
     • can focus attention on meaning trying to convey
     • likely to hear "voice"
       • aware of audience
     • can be expected to revise written work with editing for spelling and punctuation
   • Vocabulary
     • Main source of new vocabulary from students content reading
     • words should be directly taught

2. Transitional Learners - Within a Word Pattern Stage

   • Reading
     • read most single-syllable words accurately at their instructional level
     • read many 2 to 3 syllable words with context support
     • able to sustain longer amounts of silent readfing
     • move from FULL ALPHABETIC STAGE to CONSOLIDATED ALPHABETIC PHASE
     • allows readers to decode more easily
     • read with greater expression
     • move from picture books to chapter books
   • Vocabulary
     • learning 10-15 words a week
     • Vocabulary instruction is not spelling or phonics instruction
   • WRITING
     • become more fluent because know how to automatically spell many words
     • write with greater speed and less conscious attention
     • due to added fluency, allows for more time to concentrate on ideas
     • between emergent and intermediate