For Libraries

ACT 2015

Based on the scientific research in reading K-2 emphasis on foundational skills (phonological awareness, phonics, structure of the language…), and developing automaticity 3-6 emphasis on foundational skills, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing

Phonological awareness Phonological Awareness – ability to notice the sound structure of spoken words – rhyming books, pattern books, concept books

Phonics Phonics – alphabet books, books with simple text (basic words)

Vocabulary Vocabulary: dictionary skills, concept books ( Color, Mousling’s Words)

Fluency Fluency: read picture books they can read to each other

Comprehension Comprehension: choose books to read that require discussion ( books that teach literary devices)

Writing Writing: The Important Book, Fortunately A little pig is walking down the street, unaware of the hungry wolf waiting around the corner, when SUDDENLY the pig remembers he has left something behind and turns away at the last second, leaving the wolf to fall flat on his face The important thing about a spoon is that you eat with it. It’s like a little shovel. You hold it in your hand. You can put it in your mouth, and it spoons things up. But the important thing about a spoon is that you eat with it.

Reading is larger than K-12 education -Healthy families -Educational attainment -Economic development -Quality of life -Public safety

Collaborate with higher education to improve instruction, support teachers and promote a deeper understanding of the science of reading Provide access to articles in Traveler databases (ERIC, ProQuest) to promote that deeper understanding, support PLC professional book studies on instructional strategies, etc.

Collaborate with the Arkansas DHS Early Childhood division to promote literacy access for those at home or in preschools Literacy Professional development for early childhood

Collaborate with business and civic partners to promote a culture of reading within the state and within individual communities Currently developing criteria to recognize communities, organizations, businesses, and other groups as RISE entities. What are you doing that would fit in this category?

Book talk program Social media: Community newsletter: Literacy News

The R.I.S.E. website: http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/learning-services/r.i.s.e.-arkansas

Partner with your local Public Library

https://goo.gl/forms/FUDHl9qGdzKWztMB2 What do you do in your library that promotes a reading culture? https://goo.gl/forms/FUDHl9qGdzKWztMB2

Contact: Cassandra Barnett Cassandra.Barnett@arkansas.gov