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Interview-Transcribed           2-21-13
E.
Which would you rather do-phonics book or Making Words and Word Sorts?
Making Words and Word Sorts because it helps you learn to read.
Which is your favorite, Making Words or Word Sorts?
The one we did today (blind partner word sort)
What do you like about Word Sorts?
They help you learn.
How
I don't know.  I just know they help you learn to read.
Have they helped you be a better reader this year?
Yes

M.
Do you like word sorts?
Yes.  It's fun.
What's fun about it?
You get to learn things about it.
What do you learn?
Sounding out.  Figuring out what the word says.
What about Making Words?
We are learning about things.
What?
Making Words.
Do you feel like you are doing better in reading?
Yes, reading is fun.  You get to sound out words.
How has making words and word sortss made you be a better reader?
because...it helps you sound out words and makes you a better reader.
What's your favorite activity during reading?
Word sorts
Which?
Partner sort.