Literacy Interventions Throughout the School Day Gwendolyn P. Thomas and Bridget Guillot St. Mary Parish School Board

Writing Your Way Literacy…. Prompt: “As I look at this picture I think of…..”

“A Blast From the Past” Before 50 years ago… What interventions strategies were used?

Intervention Strategies…

“A Blast From the Past” About 50 years ago… Sputnik …Increase Awareness in Science and Math Education

“A Blast From the Past” About 25 years ago… A Nation At Risk Critical Changes in Secondary Education

“A Blast From the Past” About 10 years ago… No Child Left Behind Schools are held accountable for student achievement levels

“A Glance into the Future” Reform No Child Left Behind Invest in early childhood education Make college affordable to all Americans

Strategy #1 Mnemonic Clues poems songs stories pictures acronyms

Strategy #2 Task Cards List organization focus time management

Sample Task Card

Sample Task Cards

Strategy #3 Examples and Models “SHOW Me How “ Demonstrations Hands-on Pictorial

Strategy #4 Cooperative Experiences Group dynamics Anticipation-Reaction Guide

Questions – Anticipation-Reaction Guide What is Mr. Thomas-El ‘s favorite sport? How has it helped him to help his students? What are Mr. Thomas-El’s tools which he uses to promote and encourage student success? What is Mr. Thomas-El’s personal philosophy for helping students to succeed? Do you agree with this philosphy? Why or why not? What does Mr. Thomas-El mean by stating that he “chooses to stay….”? Where and how does he promote his message?

Strategy #5 Technology Tools Computer IPods Flip Camera Podcasts Blogs - “Happy Mother’s Day” http://web.mac.com/rockourworld/iWeb/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html Blogs

Strategy #6 Graphic Organizers Thinking Maps K-W-L Chart Inspiration Kidspiration TimeLiner XE

Strategy #7 Game-Show Format Comprehension, Memory , FastForWord brain exercises Jeopardy

Comprehension Exercise The clown that is chasing the girl that is little, is big.

More Comprehension Exercises The girl who is following the man carrying the tray full of food is holding 2 large sodas. The girl is being comforted by the boy wearing a hat.

Strategy #8 Signals Visual clues “High Five” Teacher favorites

Strategy #9 Differentiated Instruction Learning Styles Inventory Tiered Lesson activities Instructional Technology Connections 4 U

Strategy #10 Poster-Size Visuals Daily reference and access.

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