Are you an elementary teacher transitioning to a structured literacy approach in your classroom? Structured literacy provides a systematic and explicit approach to teaching reading, which is especially beneficial for students who struggle with traditional leveled reading methods. Join Chrissy Romano-Arrabito for this timesaving, to the point session as we explore practical strategies and adaptations for using leveled readers effectively while aligning with the principles of structured literacy. Get ready to revolutionize your instruction and empower your students with essential reading skills! Chrissy's expertise in evidence-based reading practices will provide you with the tools you need to integrate leveled readers into structured literacy instruction in a way that supports the development of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to align leveled readers with structured literacy principles to enhance reading instruction.
- Discover effective techniques to develop phonemic awareness and phonics skills using leveled readers.
- Understand how to build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension through structured literacy activities.
- Gain practical insights into creating a balanced literacy program that supports diverse learning needs.
Assessment:
Participants will have collaboration and sharing opportunities throughout the training to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.
