Reading for All Learners Little Books Jump Start Training Summer, 2006

Little Books Overview Reference to Sections in Binder Core Program Reading Levels Placement Testing Placement Strategies Placement Options Preparation Implementing Small Group Instruction

Reference to Sections in Binder Section 1 – Overview –Ordering Information – Section 2 – Scope & Sequence –Curriculum Sequence –Skills & Assessment

Reference to Sections in Binder Section 3 – Placement in the Program –Placement Test Guidelines –Placement Test Samples –Test Scores Chart –Starting Student in the Program Section 4 – Instructor Guidelines

Reference to Sections in Binder Section 5 – Data Collection Section 6 – Review Lessons Section 7 – Handwriting Section 8 – Home Connection Section 9 – Effective Small Group Instruction

Placement Tests Section 3 in Binder –Review Placement Test –Practice listening/marking on placement test –Score test and determine which book to place the student

Placement Options Determine how you intend to use the program –Core Reading Program Teach Entire group at one time –Supplemental Program Students grouped by ability Teach group based on middle scores Individualize

Placement Options Small groups –All students at same level –Several reading groups in room at one time –Students not in group do independent work One on one –Individualized program

Preparation Sort books by color Make them easily accessible – students get their own book Make copies of necessary paperwork Put paperwork in file folders

Preparation Make classroom set of flash cards –Idea 1 Copy & laminate flash cards Cut out Punch hole in corner and put on ring –Idea 2 Copy flash card word list Bind into book Have one book per set

Implementing Instruction Little Books series is direct instruction program –Teacher models – I do it –Guided practice – We do it –Independent practice – You do it Some signals built in Praise suggested throughout lesson Some error correction built in (mastery level of books)

Implementing Instruction What does it look like? –Video Clips Section 4 –Pronunciation Guide Practice – Echo response –New Sound – Teacher Model –Sound Practice – Teacher Model –Additional DI Guidelines in binder – New Regular Word(s), New Irregular Word(s), Word Practice

Implementing Instruction Error Correction – Section 4, pg 8 Read each story at least twice Comprehension Imbedded Coming Attractions – Section 4, pg 12 Evaluation – Looking Back section occurs after every 5-6 books

Data Collection & Tracking Progress Looking Back –Learner must pass with set criteria (bottom of the page) –If criteria not met, review previous books and reassess –Teach to mastery! Section 5 – Data collection Section 6 – Review Lessons

Additional Strategies & Resources Flash card kit/blackline masters Tutoring tape – order from website Accelerated Reader (AR) tests – talk to librarian for availability Research Into Practice Iseesam.com & Online Academy Coaches, mentors, colleagues