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Objective I will learn strategies for incorporating technology into vocabulary and fluency instruction.

Vocabulary is important because…  Beginning readers use their oral vocabulary to make sense of the words they read.  Readers must know what most of the words mean before they can understand what they are reading. PRF, p. 34

Fluency is … *the ability to read quickly, effortlessly, and accurately with good, meaningful expression. R.11._.11 Read grade level text fluently with a minimum of _wpm. R.11._.12 Read familiar grade level text using appropriate rhythm, pace, phrasing, punctuation, and intonation. PRF, p. 22, 24, 26-29

‘ Twas the Night Before Christmas

Vocabulary Sequence Contextualize the word Say the word together Give a student friendly definition Use in other contexts Engage students and include total physical response Say the word together

Technology PowerPoint How-to Teachertube How-to Download How-to

Power Point Divide a poem or story into sections to be read for 2 voices. Go to PowerPoint in Microsoft Office Select a background that applies to your text Insert the text using three different fonts and colors Step-by-Step directions can be found on the Literacy Wiki

Power Point A Poem for Two Voices Twas the Night Before-- lights & balls.pptx R.11._.11 Read grade level text fluently with a minimum of _wpm. R.11._.12 Read familiar grade level text using appropriate rhythm, pace, phrasing, punctuation, and intonation.

Teacher tube How-to Go to: You must be a registered member to upload videos Once you are a member, click on UPLOAD and fill in the required information

Download From the Wiki Go to the Fort Smith Literacy Wiki: Click on the Link for lesson today’s session and download. This can be found on the sidebar of the front page.

Christmas Cookies--Lesson Ideas Use each topic to teach a new vocabulary lesson Use each section as a quick write idea Use each lesson as a reading strategy lesson

Final Thoughts I will learn strategies for incorporating technology into vocabulary and fluency instruction. Do you have any questions or thoughts you would like to share with the group? or call your Instructional Facilitator if you have any questions or you would like assistance in your classroom:

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