1. Improving Vocabulary and Comprehension through Read-Alouds PROJECT ELITE READ ALOUD ROUTINE The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk The University of Texas at Austin

2. Materials and Handouts Storybook reading: Improving vocabulary and comprehension for English-language learners Read Aloud Routine Videos Observation form Daily Cycle Read-aloud book Planning template Weekly framework

3. Goals for This Session I. Read article and discuss what storybook reading is and why we do it II. View read-aloud routine in action and discuss lessons learned III. Review the different components of the read- aloud routine daily cycle and weekly framework IV. Plan and practice with read-aloud book V. Discuss next steps

4. Article Points to consider: What are the key elements of an effective read-aloud? Why incorporate a daily read-aloud routine? What are the benefits of a read-aloud routine?

5. Video Use the observation form as you watch video to write down key points Discuss video at your tables and be ready to share

6. Video

7. Present, Model, Plan and Practice Present and model elements of story read- aloud (Before Reading, During Reading, After Reading) Use the Routine Practice and Planning Template and Daily Cycle Diagram to plan and organize. (chunk text, choose vocabulary, and create questions) In groups, practice reading your story following Day 1 of the Read Aloud Weekly Framework.

8. Elements of story read-alouds

11. Planning template

12. Read Aloud Routine Cycle

14. Practice Time

15. Read Aloud Routine: Days 2-4 Teacher video Observations and thoughts Questions

16. Read Aloud Routine: Day 5

17. Next Steps Plan read-alouds using core curriculum Begin implementation next week Observations will take place: Week of October 7 for Gilbert Week of October 14 for Creedmoor Self-reflection with video—dates TBD Refining practice PD sessions in future PLCs

18. Questions and Contact Questions? Contact: Vanessa L. Cortez vcortez@austin.utexas.edu The University of Texas at Austin