day 2_session i_critical reading powerpoint #1

Increasing RigorPreparing Students for College-level Reading

Ms. Sheba Tartt-Walker

Afternoon Session 1:30-3:45

August 3, 2010

Session Objectives

• To learn and apply direct reading instruction at the high school level in order increase reading comprehension

• To create a unit or several lesson plans to provide direct reading instruction and increase comprehension utilizing research-based strategies

Teaching Strategies

Intensive Intervention

Comprehension Strategies

Engaging Text Discussions

VocabularyInstruction

First Steps………

Check for UnderstandingKnow when to take the pulse of

the class Scaffold learning

Identify & Address Learning Styles

Visual Audio Tactile KinestheticMotivate & Engage

Use Cooperative Learning strategies to provide and promote leadership and group interaction

Video Clip

URL to Video Clip: Effective Strategies That Boost Reading Comprehension

http://dww.ed.gov/media/HSR/AL/CS/Learn/flashoverview/index.htm

Address:Strategies and Engagement

Why it WorksStrategy Application

Text SelectionDangers

Resistance and Development

Intensive Intervention

Universal AssessmentsKnow the tools you are using

Rigor and RelevanceInstructional intensity=Student Needs

Use intervention strategies across curriculumAll teachers are “Reading Teachers”

Response to InterventionProgress Monitoring

Comprehension Strategies

• Summarizing Asking Questions• Graphic Organizers Making Predictions• Paraphrasing

Comprehension Strategies

• Diversify the type of material used• Text must match comprehension strategy• Provide appropriate reading levels Text Selection

• Model learning expectation (YOU DO)• Support students (WE DO)• Allow for independent practice (THEY DO)

Model,Guide &Let Go!

Vocabulary Instruction

Explicit Instruction

Content Diversity

Teach Strategies

Engaging Text Discussion

Follow-upQuestions

Small-groupDiscussions

Engaging &

Relevant Material

Practice

Article Critical Literacy: The Right Answer for the Reading Classroom Strategies to

move Beyond Comprehension for Reading Improvement

Kellie Molden2007

Ten Steps to Improving College Reading Skills, John Langan

Living in Poverty, p. 126

Doing What Works: Reciprocal Teaching Roles

For More Information

Please contact session presenter:

Ms. Sheba Tartt-WalkerInstructional Coach

District of Columbia Public Schools

(202) 288-0676Educationbydesign@live.com