1. Welcome to the New NAD Language Arts
Presented by Atlantic Union Office of Education
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2. So we can communicate to others the WAY to go.
Journey to Excellence
Good Question!
So we can communicate to others the WAY to go.
WELCOME
We are going on a trip!
….A Journey !
It is time to be the leader, not the follower. It is time to excel. It is time to be thinkers and not mere reflectors of other men’s thoughts. It is time to find a new PATH! It is time to follow the WORD home!
A new Reading series is needed:
25 years old- Skill Pak
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Brain research & Learning
Current classroom needs
Real books-Motivate
Why do we learn to write?
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3. Steps on the Journey Reading Steering Committee
Research into reading philosophies, principles, and practices.
Review of reading series
Wright Group, Scott Foresman, Harcourt-Brace, SRA, Houghton-Mifflin, Zaner Bloser, Concerned Communications, etc.
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4. We have a winner! Kendall-Hunt
Developed by teachers & students in Kalispell, Montana
Revised by teachers
Dr. Carol Santa – author
Language Arts Coordinator
1999 International Reading Association President
Teacher!
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5. Features: Books are Heart of the program Award-winning Literature
Children’s literature
Launches cross-curricular themes
Scope & sequence of integrated language arts skills delivered
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6. There is more! Phonics –award winning series Chall-Popp
Comprehension Strategies
Spelling-from reading materials
Guided Reading
Guided Writing
Reading Workshop
Writing Workshop
Grammar & Sentence Conventions
Variable Learning Levels
Authentic Assessment
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7. And now the good stuff! Authentic Literature and Daily Lesson Guides
Guided Reading Groups
Reading Workshop
Journal Writing & Writing Workshop
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9. Writer’s
Handbook
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12. And Coming Next Year!
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13. Our students are worth it!
What now?
Teachers workshops
Leveled classroom book libraries
Start with Writing Workshops
Decide on a school plan of implementation -Options:
Small steps?
Partial implementation
As materials and funds are available
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Our students are worth it!
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14. NAD Website
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15. Reading level Website Fry’s Reading level: Renaissance Learning
Renaissance Learning
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