1. O Come, All Ye Teachers

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3. Objective I will learn strategies for incorporating technology into vocabulary and fluency instruction.

4. Vocabulary is important because…  Beginning readers use their oral vocabulary to make sense of the words they read.  Readers must know what most of the words mean before they can understand what they are reading. PRF, p. 34

5. Fluency is … *the ability to read quickly, effortlessly, and accurately with good, meaningful expression. R.11._.11 Read grade level text fluently with a minimum of _wpm. R.11._.12 Read familiar grade level text using appropriate rhythm, pace, phrasing, punctuation, and intonation. PRF, p. 22, 24, 26-29

6. ‘ Twas the Night Before Christmas

7. Vocabulary Sequence Contextualize the word Say the word together Give a student friendly definition Use in other contexts Engage students and include total physical response Say the word together

8. Technology PowerPoint How-to Teachertube How-to Download How-to

9. Power Point Divide a poem or story into sections to be read for 2 voices. Go to PowerPoint in Microsoft Office Select a background that applies to your text Insert the text using three different fonts and colors Step-by-Step directions can be found on the Literacy Wiki

10. Power Point A Poem for Two Voices Twas the Night Before-- lights & balls.pptx R.11._.11 Read grade level text fluently with a minimum of _wpm. R.11._.12 Read familiar grade level text using appropriate rhythm, pace, phrasing, punctuation, and intonation.

11. Teacher tube How-to Go to: http://www.teachertube.com://www.teachertube.com You must be a registered member to upload videos Once you are a member, click on UPLOAD and fill in the required information

12. Download From the Wiki Go to the Fort Smith Literacy Wiki: http://fspsliteracy.pbworks.com/ http://fspsliteracy.pbworks.com/ Click on the Link for lesson today’s session and download. This can be found on the sidebar of the front page.

13. Christmas Cookies--Lesson Ideas Use each topic to teach a new vocabulary lesson Use each section as a quick write idea Use each lesson as a reading strategy lesson

14. Final Thoughts I will learn strategies for incorporating technology into vocabulary and fluency instruction. Do you have any questions or thoughts you would like to share with the group? E-mail or call your Instructional Facilitator if you have any questions or you would like assistance in your classroom: tchase@fortsmithschools.org ccurtis@fortsmithschools.org pgoodman@fortsmithschools.org kfrederi@fortsmithshools.org

15. Merry Christmas!