Getting to the CORE of Literacy
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The document outlines a literacy program for Shallow Brook Intermediate School that focuses on implementing the Common Core standards through a coherent curriculum using effective lesson plans emphasizing purposeful reading, writing, and talking. It describes using techniques like Socratic seminars, RAFTs, close reading strategies, and vocabulary development to improve student comprehension of complex texts. The goal is to establish high-level comprehension skills through open-ended discussion and application of learning.
Getting to the CORE of Literacy
- 1. Linda Martier, Literacy Coach Devon Betz, Reading Specialist Deborah Hoover, Librarian Shallow Brook Intermediate School Northeastern School District
- 2. The CORE: Read, Talk, Write “The implementation of a coherent curriculum; effective lessons; and abundant amounts of purposeful reading, writing and talking should be schools’ highest priorities.” Schmoker, Mike. Focus. Alexandia, Virginia: ASCD, 2011. Print.
- 3. Curriculum: Common Core Read: Vocabulary Comprehension Talk and Write: Socratic Method RAFTs Discussion and Reflections
- 4. Establishing Background Information Anne Goudvis and Max Wittmer on - a coherent curriculum - effective lessons - abundant amounts of purposeful reading, writing and talking
- 5. Common Core Standards • Complex texts are a cornerstone of the Common Core State Standards. (Standard 10) • Students must be taught to do an independent close reading of a text using strategies. (No over-scaffolding.) • Students must persists despite the discomfort inherent in analyzing complex text- a Socratic approach to understanding. • Interventions are to focus on vocabulary and syntax of complex sentences so students can be independent. • Go beyond “text-to-self” connections (Instructional time, equity, rigor). What is the text saying? • Exemplar lessons available at www.achievethecore.org
- 6. Read: Vocabulary • Story Impression • Content Vocabulary • Word Analysis • Syntax, too!
- 7. Read: Comprehension • “The Situation” (P. 33-34) Conklin, Tom. Disasters ! New York: Scholastic Professional Books. 2000. Print. • Genre? • Text Features (headings, sub-headings, special print, graphics)? • Text Structure? • Graphic Organizer to Aid Comprehension • Question Matrix to Aid Comprehension • Author’s Purpose?
- 8. Talk and Write • High-level comprehension is necessary to meet Common Core Standards. • Socratic Approach (Open-Ended Approach)
- 9. Socratic Links HTH Learning Video – Socratic Seminar Instructions – Mark Aguirre http://learningvideos.hightechhigh.org/video/454/Socratic+Seminar+Instructions Socratic Instruction: How To– Huan Do http://vimeo.com/30139157 Richard W. Paul Socratic Video Series – Sample to Buy http://www.criticalthinking.org/store/products/socratic-questiong-video-series- 331-333-amp-supplements/240 Think Like an Historian – Middle to Secondary http://www.criticalthinking.org/store/products/socratic-questiong-video-series- 331-333-amp-supplements/240 Preamble Socratic Circle – Elementary to Middle http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=138433 Constitutional Amendment Socratic Discussion – Elementary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_dTxBgVN9E
- 10. Talk and Write • Small Group Application • RAFTs: Role Audience Format Topic
- 11. Discussion and Reflections • The Socratic method is a form of inquiry and debate between individuals with opposing viewpoints based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method
- 12. Application of Session’s Learning • “The implementation of a coherent curriculum; effective lessons; and abundant amounts of purposeful reading, writing and talking should be schools’ highest priorities.” (Page 17) Schmoker, Mike. Focus. Alexandia, Virginia: ASCD, 2011. Print. • Sharing of instructional ideas
Editor's Notes
- #4: Curriculum: Common Core- 10 minutesRead: Vocabulary -15 minutes Comprehension-15 minutesTalk and Write: 20 minutesDiscussion and Reflections: 15 minu