1. For Libraries

3. ACT 2015

5. Based on the scientific research in reading
K-2 emphasis on foundational skills (phonological awareness, phonics, structure of the language…), and developing automaticity
3-6 emphasis on foundational skills, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing

6. Phonological awareness
Phonological Awareness – ability to notice the sound structure of spoken words – rhyming books, pattern books, concept books

7. Phonics
Phonics – alphabet books, books with simple text (basic words)

8. Vocabulary
Vocabulary: dictionary skills, concept books ( Color, Mousling’s Words)

9. Fluency
Fluency: read picture books they can read to each other

10. Comprehension
Comprehension: choose books to read that require discussion ( books that teach literary devices)

11. Writing Writing: The Important Book, Fortunately
A little pig is walking down the street, unaware of the hungry wolf waiting around the corner, when SUDDENLY the pig remembers he has left something behind and turns away at the last second, leaving the wolf to fall flat on his face
The important thing about a spoon is that you eat with it. It’s like a little shovel. You hold it in your hand. You can put it in your mouth, and it spoons things up. But the important thing about a spoon is that you eat with it.

13. Reading is larger than K-12 education
-Healthy families
-Educational attainment
-Economic development
-Quality of life
-Public safety

14. Collaborate with higher education to improve instruction, support teachers and promote a deeper understanding of the science of reading
Provide access to articles in Traveler databases (ERIC, ProQuest) to promote that deeper understanding, support PLC professional book studies on instructional strategies, etc.

15. Collaborate with the Arkansas DHS Early Childhood division to promote literacy access for those at home or in preschools
Literacy Professional development for early childhood

16. Collaborate with business and civic partners to promote a culture of reading within the state and within individual communities
Currently developing criteria to recognize communities, organizations, businesses, and other groups as RISE entities. What are you doing that would fit in this category?

18. Book talk program
Social media:
Community newsletter: Literacy News

19. The R.I.S.E. website:

20. Partner with your
local Public Library

21. https://goo.gl/forms/FUDHl9qGdzKWztMB2
What do you do in your library
that promotes a reading culture?

22. Contact: Cassandra Barnett