Literacy Resources and Activities in HPELW District Learning Day Cassandra R. Turner, PhD HPELW Advisor 9:15-10:15 August 6, 2015

Do Now Write an response to each statement. What did each statement imply? How could you modify this statement for your class?

Norms Be present and engaged. Be respectful of differences in perspective while challenging each other productively and respectively. Monitor “air time.” Make the most of the time we have. Stay focused on students.

Objectives The objective of this session is to increase the HPELW teacher’s knowledge and teaching strategies regarding embedding literacy, math and science resources within the HPELW lesson.

Objectives Review What will participants: Know: How to embed literacy, math and science lessons and activities within the HPELW classroom Understand: How to access and use literacy resources Do as a result of this presentation; Teachers will be able to refer to the HPELW Compendium for activity selection Implement sport stories into the classroom

Section 1: “A Compendium of Literacy Activities for HPELW “ Implementing the HPELW Compendium of Literacy Activities handbook is critical to getting a 4-5 TEM score! “ Embedding literacy activities that aligns to the District’s vision Where do I go online to order sport stories?

The HPELW Compendium of Literacy Activities Get into groups of three’s Thumb through the book and find an activity that you like. Select and practice the activity (10 min)

Section 2: “Using Sport Stories to enhance Reading” “Kids love to read a good book!” In a small group, select a book to read and review Provide feedback on the book(s) Cite implications for use

Practice introducing the Story After reading the story practice the following introductory techniques for your students: – Activate prior knowledge – Review the story to pre-teach potentially difficult concepts and vocabulary.

Q-A Sports Stories What was easiest for you? What was most difficult? What else do you need to learn/do prior to applying to your students?

Objectives Review What will participants: Know: How to embed literacy lessons and activities within the HPELW classroom Understand: How to access and use literacy resources Do as a result of this presentation ; Teachers will be able to refer to the HPELW Compendium for activity selection Refer to and align the “Journey’s” reading material to applicable nugget health lessons Implement sport stories into the classroom

Next steps and activities for follow up Review Compendium for activity usage Determine which sports book(s) you would like to order Submit request by September 15, 2015

Reflections : What resonated with you? What is similar to your current practice? What is different than your current practice? What are you going to change as a result?

Reflection: One minute paper on post-it Jot down your “Take-Aways” Consider what you need to know and be able to do to successfully implement what you have learned in this session. – What is still unclear? – What professional development or additional resources do you need?

Remember It is never too late to check your Curriculum Guide regarding additional literacy activities and strategies!

Closing-Ticket Out-The Door Jot one (1) activity and one (1) sports story that you learned about today.

District Contact Contact Cassandra R. Turner, PhD