Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Why Treasures?

Built on a solid foundation of research Best practices, tools, and strategiesExplicit instruction and ample practice

Meets Common Core Standards

120 minutes of uninterrupted instruction

High-quality literature

More independent reading time for students

Different genres of literature

Differentiated instruction to meet each student’s needs Leveled readers , ELL material , Tesoros de Lectura

Interactive/ MotivationalUses technology, games, and animationVisual resources and manipulatives

Cross-curriculum

Looking for BEST programs

Our decision was recently confirmed by test data

District tracked Language Arts (Reading & Writing) data

Language Arts scores decreased in New Jersey

Why Treasures?

Gradual Release

of Responsibility

-Whole Group-Modeled by teacher

-Small Group-Students work with teacher’s assistance

-Centers -Partner work

-Independent centers/activities-Assessments

Teachers: Introduce, teach, and model grade-level key comprehension

skills and strategies of the week (CCSS)

Students: Develop comprehension skills

Engage in conversation to preview, predict, and set purpose for reading the selection/story

Whole Group Instruction

Whole Group Instruction in the Classroom

Whole Group

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Guided Reading Small group instruction

Differentiated practice for students Extension of what has been taught during whole group

Provides additional instruction, practice, review, or extension of key skills

Four levels (On, Beyond, Approaching, ELL) Teachers meet with small groups daily

Guided Reading in the Classroom

Guided Reading

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Why are Centers Important? Independent practice and application of skills taught during

whole group instruction  Reinforce skills taught during instruction Contain a variety of activities

Students: Work in a small group or independently Learn from each other

Centers in the Classroom

Listening Center

Fluency Center

Vocabulary Center

Writing Center

Centers in the Classroom

Centers Video!

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Independent ActivitiesStudents: Build relationships with books while getting the chance to

practice previously taught strategies

Take control of what they read and, therefore, become confident, motivated, and enthusiastic about reading

Language Arts Assessments Diagnostic SRIBenchmarksUnit AssessmentsWeekly Assessments

Importance of AssessmentsEvaluate achievement and learning

Determine if students are meeting state standards

Help to identify students who require reteaching or intervention

Help teachers modify or provide more effective instruction

Instruction is broken down into four important components during

Language Arts.

Oral Language (Listening Comprehension, Speaking)

Literature read by teacher (Different genres) Teacher models making connections Questioning about literature

Students: Make connections to personal experiences and

display their knowledge on a topic Expand vocabulary Share ideas/opinions Students learn from peers

Word Study (Vocabulary, Phonics, Spelling) Introduce/discuss new words every week Introduced to weekly phonics skills

Students: Use the spelling patterns of known words to decode, read, and

spell new words

Practice and apply new vocabulary words and strategies using Leveled Readers and Workstation Flipcharts activities

Engage in word games and word play activities

Reading (Comprehension, Fluency) Students: Learn and practice understanding what they read

Engage in active reading, thought-provoking, open-ended questions about the text

Develop and extend oral language

Practice reading fluently through partner reading, choral reading, and timed reading

Language Arts (Writing, Grammar) Writer’s Workshop(Mini-lessons, independent, shared, and guided writing)

Weekly grammar focus

Students: Encouraged to write for various audiences and purposes

Taught skills and techniques of writing

Revise and edit their own writing

Helping at Home Read, read, read!

Visit your local library

Homework

Make reading positive

Engage children in meaningful conversation

Provide authentic writing opportunities for your child Thank-you notes, Party invitations, Letters to family, Grocery list

Storytelling in English, Spanish, or Portuguese

Encourage children to add to stories or make up their own

Watch educational children's television programs together

• Homework is specific to student’s needs and practice • Students will NOT get the same homework every night

• Please check the teacher’s website for assignments

Literacy Center Contains books with:

Different Lexile levels Different genres

Feel free to borrow or exchange books

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Other Helpful Websites: http://www.colorincolorado.org/ http://www.readingrockets.org/article/79/ http://www2.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml?src=fp http://www.scholastic.com/parents/

Center Time !1) Different Assessments

2) ConnectEd3)Leveled Readers & ELL Material

4) Materials 5)Home Connections