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Today’s Agenda Read Aloud Chapter 13 Review Literature Circles CCSS Breakdown Basal Reading programs/ Supplementary Materials Leveled Reading Texts Technology Literacy Rich Discussion

Literature Circles In your lit circle groups, share the following: Golden Lines Predictions Key Vocabulary AHA moments Be ready to share your group’s thoughts Share the Lit Circle Prep form and discuss what this looks like in my classroom

Chapter 13 Do you remember how you learned to read? What strategies did your teachers use? Did you read independently and in small groups? Did your teachers use programs? What was the physical environment like? How does it compare to your own teaching practices?

Chapter 13 Read through Box 13.2 on page 374 Think about your own students that are language learners. How are your reading instructional practices helping/hurting your Els? What suggestions could you implement tomorrow?

Basal Reading Programs Look at the standards at your tables. Analyze the basal reading program at your tables or the programs you use. Where are the RF, RL, and RI standards applied? Where are the language and writing standards applied? Where might you need to supplement? How can you supplement? Review standards first, then have them do this activity. Also, intro the critical analysis sheet to use. Also, look at pg 386 for additional questions to ask regarding the basals.

Supplementing Materials Leveled texts Literature Circles Small Group Word Study Technology What are each individual usage? Figure 13.3

Literacy Rich Assignment Write a two-page paper (200 points) including a diagram of your actual class and dream world describing how you would organize your classroom to support the goals of a reading program.

For the model, use your current practicum or classroom Think about word wall/focus wall centers small group instruction library or book tubs portfolios access to student materials technology, bulletin board ideas movement.

Develop a room diagram to illustrate how you would arrange (re-arrange) furniture, materials, equipment, student activities, storage, etc. Label both diagrams. You will show the class your diagrams (put it on a flash drive or email it to me/yourself so you can present and discuss with the class)