Welcome to the Afternoon Session
Enhancing Vocabulary Instruction
Cognitive Dictionary
Key Features Repeat the word –Imprinting –Muscle memory Predict the meaning –Use metacognition Give a physical symbol Sketch for the brain Use it in an oral sentence –Write an example under the sketch
Match and Discuss oSelect new vocabulary for an upcoming unit of instruction oFind pictures that might go with that vocabulary (you do not need an equal number, but should have more pictures) oAsk students to discuss the words oMatch the words to pictures that best represent each word oExplain choices to the group.
Sometimes we find a treasure
Florida Center for Reading Research
The Florida Center for Reading Research Mission: 1. To conduct basic research on reading, reading growth, reading assessment, and reading instruction that will contribute to the scientific knowledge of reading and benefit students in Florida and throughout the nation. 2. To disseminate information about research-based practices related to literacy instruction and assessment for children in pre-school through 12th grade.
And…… 3. To conduct applied research that will have an immediate impact on policy and practices related to literacy instruction in Florida. 4. To provide technical assistance to Florida's schools and to the State Department of Education for the improvement of literacy outcomes in students from pre-K through 12th grade.
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For Coaches
Student Center Activities 2-3
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Explore on your own. Have fun!! You have 15 minutes
Scroll back up to see the embedded DVD for professional development. This is a resource for you as coaches.
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Presentations and publications
Curriculum and Instruction
1.FCRR Reports 2. Alphabetized Index
Intervention programs for third grade and above
Programs are alphabetized Grade level appropriateness Shows the strength of each program in Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and reading Comprehension Move the mouse over the letters for a more detailed explanation
Explore and Apply Take some more time to discover the treasures of this resource Discus with our colleagues how you will use part of this resources either personally or as a coach
Commit to yourself Choose one or two strategies or resources you have learned about today that you would like to use. Write a letter to yourself with your plan to do so. We will mal it to you in one month.