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InclusiveLiteracyBy Sherri BohneLiteracy is the Most Important Part of EducationLiteracy involves using reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewingLiteracy is essential for all learningEffective learning in literacy includes allowing students to explore interests at their own rate and learning level based on their best learning mode

Reading and Writing Disorders80% of students with a learning disorder have problems with language artsReading disorder commonly called dyslexiaWriting disorder called disorder of written expression20%-55% of students with a reading disorder have ADHD25% of students with a reading disorder have conduct disorder

Reading Disorder SymptomsSlow reading speedPoor comprehension when reading material Omission of words while readingReversal of words or letters while readingDifficulty decoding syllables or single words Limited sight word vocabulary

Disorder of Written Expression SymptomsPoor or illegible handwritingPoorly formed letters or numbersExcessive spelling errorsExcessive punctuation errorsExcessive grammar errorsSentences that lack logical cohesionParagraphs and stories that are missing elements or lack logical transitionsDeficient writing skills that impact academic achievement or daily life

Resources for Reading and Writing DisordersLearning Disabilities Association of UtahUtah State Office of EducationUtah State Resources Literacy and Learning Disabilities

Literacy instruction should teach students to use strategies like making connections between old and new knowledge, self-questioning to deepen understanding andusing sensory methods to repair confusion and monitoring understanding of the text.

Reading Workshop

The Reading Workshop plan allows students at differing reading levels to work together. The plan includes the following:

Read Alouds Shared Reading Time K-W-H-L ChartsReciprocal Teaching Graphic Organizers and Timelines

Read AloudsTeachers read to your students at least 5 minutes a day!Select materials that build students background knowledgeCover the core curriculumChoose books that students are interested in

Using K-W-H-L charts helps students organizetheir inquires and gives the teacher a greatassessment tool that they can use to furtherstudent knowledge.

Graphic OrganizersGraphic Organizers provide students with visual information that compliments the class discussion or text. They improve reading comprehension, increase thinking skills and learning of content area subjects.

Timelines

Timelines help students have an understanding of the temporal order of events and they can become more actively engaged in the sequence of occurrences.Reciprocal TeachingGroups of students read, predict, question, clarify and summarize the material. Student directed groups monitor their understanding.

Writing Workshop

Writing workshop should be at least four times a week, with childrens choice of writing topic. Students should write for a real audience.

Writing workshop involves the following components:Spelling and phonicsGrammarIndividual writing work Sharing with groupsPublishing Spelling and Vocabulary

Spelling and vocabulary lists need to be selected from students writings. Words that are constantly misspelled and words that the students need to know for science, math and social studies.

Creating crossword puzzles, word sort, word search, guess the covered word and bingo are fun ways to make spelling enjoyable!

Computer Word GamesComputers are a great tool to get students interested in creating their own stories and comics books. http://pbskids.org/wordgirl/games/comicstripcapers/

Individual WritingJournals about daily life, letters to their parents and stories about a favorite character in a book are ways that students can write for a real purpose. Their writing should be authentic. Sharing

Students can work with other students to edit, correct spelling and grammar errors and ensure that the writing piece communicates well to others. Students can shareideas, get feedback, and learn strategies for helping oneanother and develop trusting relationships.PublishingCompiling students work into a classroom book that is sent home for the family, having a choral reading or sharing works with younger classes are ways we can bolster students feelings of accomplishment.

Commercial HelpSlingerland Approach Designed to help dyslexic students and other learning disabled students with speaking, writing, reading and spelling. Learning takes place with auditory, visual and kinesthetic motor processing.Stevenson Program Strategic uses of mnemonics and visual clues to teach letters and vowel patterns that help students unlock multi-syllable words. Introduces imaging as the first in several literacy building steps.Making Connections Program that includes units where a particular skill is targeted and practiced. Uses procedures for before, during and after reading of texts. Activates prior knowledge, monitors comprehension, generating and answering of questions and completing graphic organizers.

CRTs in Utah

Ethnicity and Language Arts

Community ResourcesReferences

Fisher, D., Frey, N., Williams, D. (2002, November 5). Seven Literary Strategies That Work. Retrieved from www.pbs.org/teacherline/ courses/rdla220/doc/fisher.pdf

Graves, D. H. (1985, December 1). All Children Can Write. Retrieved www.readingrockets.org/article/6204

Pearson Custom Education. (2011). EDU 2011 Inclusive Classrooms. Boston, MA: Pearson Learning Solutions/A Pearson Education Company

Utah State Board of Education. (2011). Utah Statewide Scores on Criterion Reference Tests 2010-2011. Retrieved from www. schools.utah.gov/assessment/Reports/Results_CRT_State_ 10-11.aspx