2. The teaching of reading is something we must get right if
our young students are to have the world of learning opened to
them. Reutzel & Cooter, 2015
3. How do I teach learners at the PreK-3 levels? Step 1 Getting
to Know Your Learners Step 2 Selecting Texts Step 3 Emergent
Learners Step 4 Beginning Learners Step 5 Reflection
4. Getting to Know Your Leaners It is essential to understand
your students interest and motivation to develop academic and
personal connections that enhance their learning.
5. Selecting Texts Teachers must have balance when selecting
texts for their students and incorporate the specific needs of
their learners to enhance literacy development. Narrative Text
Informational Text
6. Emergent Learners Discover and Explore. Make connections.
Beginning writing through scribbling stage. Make sense of adult
readers.
7. Emergent Learners Work on their oral language skills by
describing their favorite animal.
8. Beginning Learners Learn how to read. Need time to practice
reading. Learn sight words. Writing moves towards the transitional
stage
9. Beginning Learners Working together to comprehend, write,
and share the story.
10. Reflection Teachers need to assess and reflect on
instruction lessons : To determine the next step in providing
students with appropriate learning opportunities. To determine
students strengths and weaknesses. To enhance their own instruction
and knowledge.
11. Effective Literacy Instruction Includes: Teacher Knowledge
Classroom Assessment Evidence-Based Practices Response to
Intervention Motivation and Engagement Technology Family
Connections