Spiral of Inquiry: Focusing

Focusing
Where will concentrating our energies make the most difference? Focusing well will lead to informed actions, and usually means selecting no more than one or two areas so that the inquiry is "focused and deep". The authors point out that a common focus generates the momentum to transform schools.

I've decided that my overarching inquiry will be as follows;

"What strategies are most effective when supporting WRS learners with reading?" 

After looking into the resource "Effective Literacy practices in Years 1-4" (more here) and attending the Guided Reading webinar (post here). It is well known that oral language is fundamental to reading and writing, this resources affirms this too. So with this in mind, here are my sub-questions aligned with the Teaching as Inquiry process here.

Sub question One:

How might a focus on Oral Language (e.g.Talk to Learn resource/process) support children with their reading progress?

Sub question Two:

Will regular guided reading sessions improve students progress through the Rainbow Wheel?