LITERACY-BASED DISTRICT-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Aiken County Public School District January 15, 2016 LEADERS IN LITERACY CONFERENCE

The Top 10 Reasons to Love the Literacy Model Julie Revelle, Principal Lindsey Griffin, Reading Interventionist Redcliffe Elementary School LEADERS IN LITERACY CONFERENCE

Essential Question How can I use the components of the literacy model to improve my classroom instruction?

Outcome Describe the components of the Aiken County Public Schools Elementary Literacy Model

#10 - You’re saving money! Classroom Set-up Gathering area Desks arranged for collaborative learning Leveled classroom library Schedule posted Anchor charts, word wall, content words Student work posted with standard, task, and rubric Essential Questions and Learning Objectives posted

Anchor charts

Essential Questions and Learning Objectives Organized classroom library

Student work displayed Area for students to enjoy books

Desks arranged for collaborative learning Gathering area

#9 - Discipline problems are minimized! Rituals and Routines Rituals and routines are modeled and reinforced throughout the year! Teacher uses signals/cues for gaining students’ attention Expectations in place for:  Transitions (lining up, going to bathroom, going back to desks, etc.)lining upgoing back to desks  Morning routines  Behaviors during group work  How students will get teacher’s attention  How students will use materials

#8 - No more boring Basal stories! Shared Reading Teacher presents a clear focus which matches the standard Relates purpose to students as readers Builds background knowledge Discusses key vocabulary Builds anchor charts with the students Students’ eyes on same text Teacher utilizes questioning techniques to monitor comprehension Different texts can be used (Morning message, poems, big books, textbooks, projectable books, articles, etc.) Different texts can be used

#7 - You get to use your best character voices! Read Aloud At least one during the 90 minute ELA block Model fluency and expression Model using think alouds Monitor for student engagement

#6 - You discover which students need a breath mint! Independent Reading Teacher presents a focused mini-lesson based on a strategy/skill Teacher models the strategy/skill Students read independently Teacher meets/conferences with individual students as they read Teacher documents using running records, anecdotal notes, etc. Students reflect

#5 - It’s your turn to be the queen! Guided Reading/Small Groups Teacher uses data to group students and to guide instruction Pre-selects appropriate text Previews text with students to activate their thinking May include word work Allows students to make predictions Monitors, documents, and provides feedback as students read Utilizes questioning to monitor comprehension

#4 - There’s time for fun and games! Literacy Stations Activities that address a specific standard and/or reading strategy Have a clear focus/purpose Have specific directions for students Encourage students to make connections to text (eyes on text) Encourage collaboration Allow for the production of authentic student work Engage in reading and writing Teacher monitors while working with a small group

#3 - Your students get a chance to shine! Student Reflection (Closing) Students share their learning Teacher gives feedback and asks reflective questions

#2 - You don’t have to be a cookie cutter! As the teacher, you have flexibility within: Text choice (read alouds, shared reading, guided reading lessons) Station activities Transitions Schedules Creativity

#1 - Because your principal said so! Just kidding! Just have fun with the literacy model!

Reflection Turn and talk How can I use the components of the literacy model to improve my classroom instruction?

Contact information Julie Revelle – Principal, Redcliffe Elementary Lindsey Griffin – Reading Interventionist, Redcliffe Elementary